The aim of this subject is to explore the Queensland criminal law and criminal justice
system. Specifically the subject will focus on: principles of criminal responsibility;
the aims of the criminal law; criminal procedure (including the classification of
offences, jurisdiction, summary and indictable trials and the onus and standard of
proof); homicide; causation; partial defences; non-fatal offences against the person
and related defences. The subject provides students with the opportunity to: 1. Develop
a detailed knowledge and understanding of the relevant statutory based offences, excuses
and defences and the approach of the courts to their interpretation; 2. Develop a
general knowledge and understanding of some of the theories and concepts that underpin
the criminal law; 3. Develop legal problem solving skills through the research and
application of primary and secondary criminal law resources.
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Thomas Middleton |
Lecturers:
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Mr Mark Fenlon, Mr Shaune Williams, Assoc. Professor Thomas Middleton. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 12 hours tutorials
- assessment and self-directed study
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External,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Thomas Middleton |
Lecturers:
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Mr Mark Fenlon, Mr Shaune Williams. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 38 hours online collaboration sessions - Online lectures/tutorials
- assessment and self-directed study
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Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
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Cairns,
Internal,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Thomas Middleton |
Lecturers:
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Mr Mark Fenlon, Mr Shaune Williams. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 12 hours tutorials
- assessment and self-directed study
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