Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Workshop
Module Offerings
5502PSHBC-SEP-PAR
Aims
This module aims to introduce students to the legislative and substantive policy
provisions which underpin (i) the multifaceted and complex roles and duties
executed by the police across England & Wales; and (ii) the criminal law commonly
utilised and applied by Police Officers in the course of their duty.
Specifically, the module aims to:
Introduce and examine the role, responsibilities and powers of the police in differing
societal and operational environments.
Provide a critical introduction to the foundations of criminal law and the criminal
justice system,
Identify the key ingredients of a criminal offence, the varying liabilities of third parties
and common defences prescribed by law.
Highlight the importance of police integrity and the role played by police officers in
the successful application of criminal law sanctions.
Introduce the theoretical and procedural requirements relating to police duties and
the criminal law, whilst also providing an innovative learning framework through
which students can explore, experience and illustrate criminal conduct in varying
operational settings.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically analyse the contemporary roles, duties and powers of the police in
different operational roles.
2.
Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of core criminal law offences -
with an ability to apply legal frameworks (relating to these offences) to different
operational settings.
3.
Recognise and evaluate how individual, societal, organisational and procedural
complexity can influence the application of criminal law provisions and the
execution of wider police duties.
4.
Demonstrate knowledge of the key elements of the criminal offences listed in the
Outline Syllabus.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The Outline Syllabus is subject to amendment so that it remains current and in line
with the requirements of the College of Policing.
Police Duties:
Policing of Information
Licensing
Human Rights
Policing Sporting Events
Policing Civil Disputes
Criminal Law Offences:
Fraudulent Property Offences
Sexual Offences
Homicide and Related Offences
Public Protection (child protection, honour based violence)
Immigration and Asylum
Offences against the Administration of Justice
Terrorism
Additional Information:The module aims to introduce students to aspects of the criminal law and police
powers and to develop their understanding. Students will be able to identify, and
critically appraise the extent of these laws and powers. The module will explore
relevant legislation, policy and practice guidance.
Students will be encouraged to acknowledge the continual evolvement and
situational nature of applied criminal law. Through the analysis of critical incidents
students will develop an understanding of good practice in relation to varying police
powers, identifying the wide range of powers and actions at their disposal when
executing police duties.
Students will be introduced to the criminal law, policy, practice developments and
cutting edge research from a range of disciplines relating to the exercising of police
powers. The module will have a specific focus on ensuring that students can work
safely and lawfully in a policing environment.
The assessments will enable students to develop a sound understanding of the
principle of criminal law, policy and procedural guidance and the wider social
context.