Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Workshop
Module Offerings
5102PS-SEP-MTP
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 evaluate 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.
Evaluate and acknowledge how individual, societal, organisational and procedural complexity can influence the application of criminal law provisions and the execution of wider police duties.
4.
State 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
Module Overview:
The module aims to introduce you to aspects of the criminal law and police powers. At the end of the module, you will be able to identify and critically appraise the extent of these laws and powers, alongside exploring relevant legislation, policy and practice guidance.
The module aims to introduce you to aspects of the criminal law and police powers. At the end of the module, you will be able to identify and critically appraise the extent of these laws and powers, alongside exploring relevant legislation, policy and practice guidance.
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.