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Title TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW
Code LAW363
Coordinator Dr S Columb
Law
Sean.Columb@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

To introduce students to key theoretical concepts, principles of, and policy debates surrounding transnational criminal law. To develop knowledge and awareness of the strengths and limitations of currentl legal and policy responses to transnational crime. To encourage and develop independent research skills into specific issues and crimes of transnational criminal law. To stimulate critical thinking, challenging students to explore the wider social, political, and cultural context of transnational crime.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of main concepts, principles of, and policy considerations surrounding transnational criminal law.

(LO2) Demonstrate a critical awareness of current theoretical, doctrinal, and political debates in transnational criminal law.

(LO3) Develop the ability to evaluate, synthesise and critically analyse information from primary, secondary and electronic sources.

(LO4) Demonstrate the ability to formulate reasoned arguments and critical opinions based on independent research.

(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropiate solutions.

(S2) Communication skills - oral and written.

(S3) Organisational skills - developing research strategy, formulating questions and selecting relevant literature.

(S4) Research skills - identify issues and gather information from relevant primary, secondary and electronic

Syllabus
 

Indicative topics:
The Historical Development of Transnational Criminal Law
Organised Crime and Transnational Jurisdiction
Drug Trafficking
Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling
Money Laundering and Corruption
International Police Cooperation   Seminars
Organised Crime and Illegal Markets
Organ Trafficking
Modern Slavery
INTERPOL

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lectures will introduce main topics, themes and issues for further exploration in seminars.
Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: Seminars will begin with a short introduction on the seminar topic (i.e. human trafficking), followed by group work and discussions framed around research questions outlined in seminar handbook.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 10

 7.5

         17.5
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 134
TOTAL HOURS 151.5

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
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final
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opportunity		 Penalty for late
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CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 1 Assessment Title: Essay Assessment Type: Coursework Duration / Size: 2500 words Weighting: 90% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL pe  0    100       

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