Duration
14 weeks
Study method
Online and other materials
Available loans
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 15 Jul 2019
University ranking
Subject details
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- Introduction to Criminal Law and Classification of Offences
- Process to Compel Appearance, Preliminary Examination and Trial of Indictable Offences
- Bail including a bail simulation
- Homicide. Part 1 - Murder
- Homicide. Part 2 - Manslaughter
- Assault
- Sexual Assault
- Defences
- Statutory Theft
- Other Property Offences
- Attempts
- Complicity
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Study resources
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Online materials
- Audio-Video streaming
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You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:
Special requirements
No special requirements
This subject is an examination of the principles and elements of the criminal law. The subject examines the requirements for criminal liabiliity, the offences of homicide and assault, sexual offences, property offences, the law of attempts and complicity in crime, criminal defences and procedural aspects of the criminal law. Students will develop an appreciation of the substantive criminal law and procedural aspects such as classification of offences, process to compel appearance, bail, preliminary examination and trial of indictable offences.
- Essay (30%)
- Brief to counsel (20%)
- Open Book Invigilated Exam (50%)
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