| CODE | CRL5100 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Criminal Law and Procedure | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Criminal Law | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The aim of this study-unit is to make students think critically about criminal law and procedure. A brief history will be followed by an explanation of the classification of criminal offences and punishment. The nature, extent and cost of crime as well as the structure and functions of the criminal courts will be addressed. These will be followed by an exposition of criminal liability, exemption from criminal responsibility and grounds for defence. An overview of the institution of bail, the European Convention on Human Rights, international investigation, co-operation and transfer of sentences will also be given. The unit will conclude with a discussion of the processing of criminal cases will be discussed. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the study-unit students will be able to: 1. Discuss and consider the difference with regards to the classification of offences 2. Assess the nature, extent and cost of crime 3. Discuss criminal responsibility and grounds for defence 4. Discuss international co-operation in Criminal Justice 5. Critically assess and synthesize the criminal justice process Reading List: - The Criminal Code Chapter 9, Revised Edition of the Laws of Malta. - The Probation of Offenders Act, Chapter 152, Revised Edition of the Laws of Malta. - Antolisei, F. (1997). Manuale di Diritto Penale, Parte Generale, 13th Edition. - Carrara. F, “Programma del corso di diritto criminale. Del delitto, della pena” (Parte Generale) Il Mulino. - Cecil Turner, J. (1966) Kenny's outlines of criminal law. (19th ed.) Cambridge: University Press. - Mamo, A: Notes on Criminal Law. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Brendan Hewer |
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