Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
5035LAWCJ-SEP-MTP
Aims
To develop student knowledge of the foundations of European Union law and its interpretation
To raise awareness of European substantive criminal law, criminal procedure and sentencing
To understand the co-operation in, and enforcement of, European criminal law at national level
To reflect upon the challenges for European criminal law in the Brexit era
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the foundations and principles underpinning European criminal law
2.
Critically evaluate the nature and scope of European substantive criminal law, associated criminal justice procedures, and systems of punishment
3.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the co-operation and enforcement procedures associated with European criminal law
4.
Reflect critically on the challenges to European criminal law in a postmodern era of nationalism, and on the ways in which European criminal law could be reformed
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Foundations and principles relating to European Union law
How European Union law is interpreted in judicial decision-making
European substantive criminal law
European criminal procedure
European criminal justice: sentencing and punishment
Bilateral co-operation in the enforcement of European criminal law
Multi-lateral co-operation in, and direct enforcement of, European criminal law
Challenges and reforms to European criminal law: what is its future after Brexit?
Module Overview:
To develop student knowledge of the foundations of European Union law and its interpretation To raise awareness of European substantive criminal law, criminal procedure and sentencing To understand the co-operation in, and enforcement of, European criminal law at national level To reflect upon the challenges for European criminal law in the Brexit era
To develop student knowledge of the foundations of European Union law and its interpretation To raise awareness of European substantive criminal law, criminal procedure and sentencing To understand the co-operation in, and enforcement of, European criminal law at national level To reflect upon the challenges for European criminal law in the Brexit era
Additional Information:This module aims to develop student knowledge of European criminal law - its foundations, its processes and its enforcement at international and national level. Students will also be encouraged to think critically about the roles and purposes of European criminal law in an era of nationalism and Brexit.
Assessments
Essay