Law School Module Details
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Title CRIMINAL LAW
Code LAW801
Coordinator Mr MC Bromby
Law
Michael.Bromby@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 4 FHEQ Whole Session 30

Aims

1. Stimulate academic interest in this complex area of law.
2. Deliver the substantive elements of the subject.
3. Enhance general legal and transferable skills in the subject area.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate knowledge of the key areas of substantive law in relation to the general principles of criminal law and to specific offences.

(LO2) Demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge to problem situations by analysing complex problems, identifying important issues, reasoning, forming balanced judgements, and demonstrate the ability to communicate this to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

(LO3) Demonstrate skills of analysis, critical evaluation, synthesis and application of information in the context of criminal law.

(LO4) Demonstrate personal iniative and independent learning, including the ability to reflect on learning and act on feedback.

(S1) Team Work

(S2) Interpersonal Skills

(S3) Written Communication Skills

(S4) Oral Communication Skills

(S5) Problem-solving and analytical skills

(S6) Research

Syllabus
 

Semester 1  
1.        Actus reus I: Commission
2.        Actus Reus II: Omission
3.        Mens Rea I: Intention
4.        Mens Rea II: Recklessness
5.        Correspondence Principle
6.        Strict Liability
7.        Non-Fatal Offences

Semester 2  
8.        Criminal Damage
9.        Homicide I: Murder & Voluntary Manslaughter
10.      Homicide II: Involuntary Manslaughter
11.      Inchoate Offences
12.      Participation
13.      General Defences

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: The lectures will provide you with a broad overview of the subject areas, a structure to follow to aid comprehension and facilitate independent study and analysis and guidance on key/contentious issues.

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: The tutorials offer an opportunity for students to explore the material in more depth and practice application of the law to given facts. They should be used to help you clarify points you do not understand or to enhance your knowledge, understanding and application skills. groups are small (typically no larger than 12 students). Students are required to prepare in advance for these sessions which are intended to be participatory by all members of the class.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 48

   10

       58
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 242
TOTAL HOURS 300

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  0    50       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  0    50       

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.

Other Staff Teaching on this Module
Miss KM Kelley School of Law and Social Justice Kayte.Kelley@liverpool.ac.uk
Mr MC Davies Law M.C.Davies@liverpool.ac.uk
Mrs GF Davies School of Law and Social Justice G.F.Oneill@liverpool.ac.uk
Ms R Minty Law r.minty@liverpool.ac.uk

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