Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Module Offerings
7049LAWCJ-JAN-MTP
Aims
To develop advanced knowledge and critical understanding of the theoretical concepts that underpin policy and practice with regard to issues in the delivery and maintenance of International Criminal Justice. In doing so the module explores competing methods of enacting justice and analyses the issues in dealing with, and responding to, transnational crime.
To develop advanced and critical awareness of social and political issues which have an impact on the institutions which form part of international-level criminal justice responses and implementation strategies.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Show advanced recognition of the roles of various individuals and agencies within the sphere of international criminal justice
2.
Critically evaluate issues or problems relating to a particular topic area within international and/or comparative criminal justice, and apply relevant theory to practice at an advanced level
3.
Critically discuss at an advanced level the context within which social and political issues impact upon particular aspects of international criminal justice, and upon the international criminal justice framework as a whole
4.
Critically evaluate current research and advanced scholarship in the selected area of study, using and critically analysing relevant material from journals and other sources
5.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of role international policy transfer has played in shaping the criminal justice system in England and Wales and elsewhere
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Crimes involving animals
Drug trafficking
Slavery and human trafficking
Assisting unlawful entry and smuggling of migrants
Terrorism and organised crime
Aspects of international policing
Module Overview:
This module will enable you to gain advanced knowledge of key issues relating to international and comparative criminal justice. It aims to develop advanced:
This module will enable you to gain advanced knowledge of key issues relating to international and comparative criminal justice. It aims to develop advanced:
- knowledge and critical understanding of the theoretical concepts that underpin policy and practice with regard to issues in the delivery and maintenance of International Criminal Justice
- critical awareness of social and political issues which have an impact on the institutions which form part of international-level criminal justice responses and implementation strategies
Additional Information:This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to gain advanced knowledge of key issues relating to international and comparative criminal justice. Contemporary examples will be used to determine how effective criminal justice responses are in response to evolving global challenges to crime control and management on a global stage. Formative feedback on students' understanding will be provided through interactive discussions during teaching sessions.