Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Online
Module Offerings
4205SCCI-JAN-MTP
New-SEP-MTP
Aims
Students will learn the following:
1. Components of the criminal justice system, how they operate and how the relate to each other
2. The specific roles of the various agencies and institutions within the criminal justice system
3. Explore the process of getting people to custody and the routine processes around detention
4. Understanding of the trial process and preparation of matters for court proceedings
5. Understanding of the sentencing and wider disposal options available, and the debates around these
6. Knowledge and understanding of the legislation relating to detention, preparation for court and trials.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Understand the constituent parts of the criminal justice system and how they interact.
2.
Understand the role of the various agencies and organisations that play a part in the criminal justice system at each of its stages
3.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements relating to the preparation of cases for prosecution.
4.
Assess the relevance and effect of sociological and criminological factors on the process of detention, prosecution and subsequent disposal of cases
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
1. The Criminal Justice system
2. Courts and their functions
3. Criminal justice organisations, institutions and agencies
4. Routine processes of detention preparing proceedings for court
5. The court process
6. Options for disposal of cases and the issues arising.
7. the role of the prosecution and defence
1. The Criminal Justice system
2. Courts and their functions
3. Criminal justice organisations, institutions and agencies
4. Routine processes of detention preparing proceedings for court
5. The court process
6. Options for disposal of cases and the issues arising.
7. the role of the prosecution and defence
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to learn about the components of the criminal justice system, how they operate and how they relate to each other. You will learn about the specific roles of the various agencies and institutions within the criminal justice system and you will explore the process of getting people to custody and the routine processes around detention.
The aim of this module is to learn about the components of the criminal justice system, how they operate and how they relate to each other. You will learn about the specific roles of the various agencies and institutions within the criminal justice system and you will explore the process of getting people to custody and the routine processes around detention.
Additional Information:
Lectures will impart theory to students, which will be explored in greater depth and broader context in seminars. Workshops will be used for activities allowing students to apply the knowledge to scenarios and simulated exercises.
Where relevant and appropriate the concept of evidence based policing will be introduced and its relevance in this context explained. There will also be reference to the College of Policing 'What Works' facility.
Cognisance is taken from the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours associated with the occupational standards as defined by the Institute for Apprentices and Technical Education
Lectures will impart theory to students, which will be explored in greater depth and broader context in seminars. Workshops will be used for activities allowing students to apply the knowledge to scenarios and simulated exercises.
Where relevant and appropriate the concept of evidence based policing will be introduced and its relevance in this context explained. There will also be reference to the College of Policing 'What Works' facility.
Cognisance is taken from the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours associated with the occupational standards as defined by the Institute for Apprentices and Technical Education