Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Law
Learning Methods
Seminar
Module Offerings
7140LAWPL-SEP-MTP
Aims
This module will give you an overview of the law governing the application of the death penalty in the context of the moral, social, and political questions raised by capital punishment. In discussing the legal principles and policies it offers students a “real world” view of capital litigation.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions and abstract concepts and so
formulate judgements and identify a range of solutions to a given problem
2.
Develop an ability to exercise initiative when faced with novel and/or complex
problem situations
3.
Manage time and develop independent learning for continuous development
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:1.Introduction to the Death Penalty and its History
2.Criminal Procedure in a Death Penalty case
3.The Atkins Case
4.The legal Philosophy behind the death penalty and the opposing arguments
Module Overview:
This module will give you an overview of the law governing the application of the death penalty in the context of the moral, social, and political questions raised by capital punishment. In discussing the legal principles and policies it offers students a “real world” view of capital litigation.
This module will give you an overview of the law governing the application of the death penalty in the context of the moral, social, and political questions raised by capital punishment. In discussing the legal principles and policies it offers students a “real world” view of capital litigation.
Additional Information:This is an Option Module.