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LS1527: ENGLISH CRIMINAL LAW (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course is a compulsory course on the LLB with English Law degree introducing students to English Criminal Law including its sources and current law.   It examines various aspects of substantive law including offences against the person, offences of dishonesty, offences against property and criminal defences enabling students to understand and apply the law in these areas.  The course also develops student’s written, verbal and analytical skills utilising written course work and problem solving in tutorial groups.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term Second Term Credit Points 7.5 credits (3.75 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Ian Taggart

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course will explore and critically evaluate key principles of English criminal law, building on previous exploration of similar concepts in Scots law. It will consider the meaning of mens reus and actus reus, bases for liability and other mental elements; homicide and non-fatal offences against the person; property offences; inchoate offences; and general defences.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (100%).

Resit: 1 two-hour examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

A Practice exam held in the seventh week of the semester; on a less formal basis, verbal feedback is given during tutorial discussions.

Feedback

For The Practice exam mentioned in para 2, written feedback comments are put on each script, supplemented by a lecture hour which goes over all aspects of the exam performance. The Course Coordinator organises appointments to see all candidates who did particularly poorly,and also extends a general invitation to any member of the class who wishes to discuss his or her performance.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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