LAW4113

Current problems in criminal law 406 ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

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Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: Topics will be drawn from both the general part of the criminal law, for example: automatism, insanity, intoxication, duress and entrapment; specific offences, for example, obscenity, contempt, homicide and sexual offences, and issues such as the role of the jury, sentencing and the function of the psychiatrist in the criminal process. Students will be called upon to undertake independent research.

Objectives: (1) To provide advanced study in criminal law and procedure by reference to contemporary issues and problems not dealt with or insufficiently covered in LAW3300 and (2) to develop skills in legal research and the presentation of legal material.

Assessment: Research assignments (2 x 4000 words): 2 x 40% + Class presentation/participation: 20%

Prerequisites: LAW1100 Legal process OR LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning and LAW1102 Law in society; LAW3300 Criminal law and procedure OR LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A and LAW3302 Criminal law B