The Criminal Process (M5053)
The Criminal Process
Module M5053
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module examines practical and normative aspects of the criminal process and criminal procedures, with specific emphasis on institutions and actors within the criminal justice system (eg the police; CPS; the Magistrates’ Court; the Crown Court; legal aid; jury trial; the Court of Appeal; the CCRC). The module offers a socio-legal approach to explore how the criminal process operates in practice.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of different aspects of criminal processes, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge
Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of law, policy and practice in relation to the institutions of the criminal process
Discuss – through case studies – contemporary challenges within, and to, the criminal process
Develop socio-legal knowledge and understanding of the criminal process in action
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 85.00% |
| Coursework | 15.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Test | T2 Week 10 (1 hour) | 100.00% |
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 | Workshop | 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.
Prof Stephen Shute
Convenor, Assess convenor
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