Key facts
UNE unit code: LAW162
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 3 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
This unit provides you with a comprehensive introduction to substantive criminal law as well as an introduction to the key elements of criminal procedure.
After completing this unit, you will be able to identify the essential elements of an offence and of selected defences and apply the general principles of the criminal law.
You will understand the distinction between substantive and procedural law as well as the procedural framework that applies to criminal law, with opportunities to apply your knowledge and critical thinking skills to analyse a variety of criminal law issues.
This unit meets the Priestley requirements for criminal law and procedure.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Distinguish substantive criminal law from procedural law; and demonstrate knowledge of selected elements of criminal procedure;
- demonstrate knowledge of the general principles and doctrines of criminal law including relevant statute and case law;
- interpret criminal law legislation; and identify the elements of statutory offences;
- critically analyse and consolidate the relevant criminal law to provide persuasive legal arguments and solutions to fact-based criminal law problems; and
- communicate knowledge and analytic skills using appropriate conventions of academic writing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Quiz | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Online Open Book Quiz. The is offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. |
| Open Book Examination | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Open book Examination |
| Written assessment | Yes | 40% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000 |
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.
Hayes And Eburn Criminal Law and Procedure in New South Wales
ISBN: 9780409355260
Howie, S., Sattler, P. and Hood, M., LexisNexis 7th ed. 2022
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Annotated Criminal Legislation NSW, 2023 - 2024
ISBN: 9780409358766
Howie, R. and Johnson, P., Lexis Nexis 2023
Text refers to: All offerings
Criminal Laws: Materials and Commentary on Criminal Law and Process of NSW
ISBN: 9781760021795
Brown, D., Farrier, D., McNamara, L., Steel, A., Grewcock, M., Schwartz, M., Anthony, T. and Loughna, The Federation Press 7th ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
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