CRJU312

Contemporary Issues in Criminal Law and Procedure

15 points

Not offered 2025

For further information see Faculty of Law

Description

What is Criminal Procedure? This course will discuss a brief synopsis of the theory of criminal procedure. It will look at the Criminal Procedure Act 2011, differing categories of offences, prosecuting agencies (Police v Crown). Students will explore the roles that different judicial officers such as JP’s, Magistrates and Judges play in the criminal system while looking at arrests and/or court summons orders to court. This course will look at the requirements for a valid first arrest, opposition to bail, legal aid, pleas, sentencing indication and pre-trial applications. Students will explore the differences between Judge only trials and Jury trials, Jury pre-trial callovers and sentencing. LAWS380 will also take a more in-depth look at the lawfulness of police searches, dealing with mental health issues in criminal law and the issue of double jeopardy.

Prerequisites

(1) CRJU202 and 45 additional points at 200 level from Schedule C of the BCJ, or
(2) LAWS202 and 30 additional points at 200 level from Schedule C of the BCJ.

Restrictions

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