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LAW209: Criminal Justice and Procedure

This unit aims to develop in students a thoughtful and critical understanding of the substance of Criminal Law and the administration of criminal justice in contemporary Australian society. Students critically examine principles of criminal responsibility, the substantive law relating to a range of criminal offences, and procedural aspects of the investigation, prosecution and defence of criminal matters. The unit builds on the theoretical base and analytical skills developed in the LLB foundation units. Throughout the unit, students are required to consider and evaluate the ways that historical, social, political, philosophical and ethical factors inform the substance and operation of criminal law and procedure.

Credit Points: 3
Contact Hours: 4
When Offered:

D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year

X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year (Session Dates: 25-26 September)

Staff Contact(s): Ms Anne McGuigan
Prerequisites:

6cp in LAW units at 100 level (P) and 3cp in LAW units at 200 level (P)

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): LAW205, LAW206, LAW414
Unit Designation(s):
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Macquarie Law School

Timetable Information

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