Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Law

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Tutorial

Module Offerings

3202FNDLAW-SEP-MTP

Aims

To introduce students to key principles underpinning criminal law and criminal justice To explore the purpose of criminal law and criminal justice To develop a basic awareness of the key elements of criminal liability. To establish key concepts of types of criminal liability. To explore notions of justice, the criminal justice system in terms of personnel and key values underpinning it

Learning Outcomes

1.
Explain and demonstrate the key elements of criminal liability
2.
Show an understanding of the criminal justice system
3.
Appreciate and illustrate the purpose of the criminal justice system and the values and notions of justice underpinning it
4.
Demonstrate an awareness of the operation of the criminal justice system

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:An outline of the basics of the key requirements for criminal liability An introduction to different types of liability An outline of the essential elements of criminal defences A treatment of notions of justice and punishment The structure and personnel in the criminal justice system. Focused case studies to illustrate the content listed above
Module Overview:
This module aims to introduce you to key principles underpinning criminal law and criminal justice. You will explore the purpose of criminal law and criminal justice and develop a basic awareness of the key elements of criminal liability. You will also explore notions of justice, the criminal justice system and the key values underpinning it.
Additional Information:This is a core module

Assessments

Essay

Centralised Exam