Criminal Law (727M3)
Criminal Law
Module 727M3
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module includes: the elements of a crime: actus reus and mens rea, negligence and strict liability; the criminal liability of corporations and children; defences; accomplices; homicide; non-fatal offences against the person; theft and other property offences; inchoate offences. The module places the law within the framework of the Human Rights Act 1998 and some aspects of criminal law theory such as theories of punishment, why conduct should be criminalized and, where appropriate, deals with issues of procedure, evidence and sentencing that are relevant to the substantive law. Students will be encouraged to reflect critically on the type of conduct that should be criminalised in society and the underlying aims that the criminal law pursues in doing this such as deterrence and punishment.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate critical awareness of key elements of a range of different crimes.
Deploy originality in the application of the relevant rules of mens rea, actus reus and defences in relation to a range of crimes.
Display self-direction in the development and analysis of legal arguments in relation to criminal law.
Act autonomously in appraising and critiquing relevant sources in criminal law through independent research.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Distance Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 50.00% |
| Essay (1000 words) | Spring Semester Week 11 Fri 16:00 | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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