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UNE unit code: LAW261
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Unit information
An understanding of criminal procedure is essential for understanding how criminal law and criminal justice operates in Australia.
This unit introduces you to the procedural law relevant to the criminal justice system and related ethical issues.
You will examine topics such as the law pertaining to police investigations, bail, roles and responsibilities of prosecutors and defence lawyers, court procedures, fair trial doctrine, convictions, and appeals against conviction.
You will also consider some challenging issues, such as wrongful convictions and the over-representation of indigenous Australians in the criminal justice system.
Critical consideration will also be given in each iteration to topical issues relevant to criminal justice.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a broad understanding of the criminal justice system, including the purposes of various pre-trial criminal procedures and of the role of legal institutions including police, the DPP, defence lawyers, the jury and the courts;
- demonstrate a broad understanding of the law pertaining to fair trial doctrine and appeals against conviction;
- research primary and secondary legal sources to frame solutions to criminal procedure problems or to criminal procedure policy questions;
- use critical thinking to craft strategic solutions to legal problems related to criminal procedure; and
- deliver legal advice or legal arguments via professionally appropriate written communications.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Yes | 40% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000 words |
| Quiz | No | 10% | All offerings | |
| Take Home Exam | Yes | 50% | All offerings |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Criminal Procedure in Australia
ISBN: 9780409350111
Dr Andrew Hemming, Francine Feld and Thalia Anthony, 2nd edition 2019
Text refers to: All offerings
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