LAW7264

Principles of Criminal Law and Procedure

(LAW)

T.B.A.

6 credit points + first semester 2001 + Clayton + on campus. One two-hour seminar per week. Prerequisites: LAW7212 and LAW7079. Prohibited combinations: LAW3300

Synopsis: This subject gives students an understanding of the fundamental principles of criminal law and procedure and of the policies underlying them. The focus of the course will be on the principles and doctrines of criminal law but students will also examine substantive State and Federal offences, such as homicide, non-fatal offences against the person, sexual offences, property offences and relevant defences and aspects of criminal procedure. The subject will satisfy the requirements of the Council of Legal Education for admission to practice.

Assessment: Case Preparation exercise (analysis of a set of documents comprising a brief to counsel and preparation of a detailed plan for the conduct of the case): 30% + Final Examination: 70%