Criminal Law and Procedure

Part 1: Criminal Law

Through studying this part of the unit, the learner will understand:

• Crime and Criminal Liability 
• Criminal Court Structure 
• Strict Liability Offences and those Requiring Intent 
• General Defences 
• Criminal Capacity
• Homicide 
• Murder 
• Manslaughter 
• Theft 
• Deception 
• Robbery 
• Burglary 

Part 2: Criminal Procedure

Through studying this part of the unit, the learner will understand:

• Criminal Procedure Rules 
• From Arrest to Court Appearance Including Bail 
• Police Powers in the Investigation and Detection of Crime 
• Commencing Proceedings 
• Offences Dealt with in the Magistrates’ Courts 
• Hearings in the Magistrates’ Courts 
• Public Funding in Criminal Proceedings 
• Either Way Offences and Trial on Indictment
• Crown Court Hearings
• The Trial  
• The Course of the Trial  
• Sentencing 

How to advise a client in a criminal law case

Coursework: Achievement test and written assignments.

This unit requires approximately 50 hours to complete, though the actual time may vary depending on individual study habits, experience and pace.