Basic Principles of Criminal Law

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU010466
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the concepts of mens rea and actus reus.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Define mens rea and actus reus.

  • 1.2

    Explain how actions and omissions can constitute the actus reus of a crime and illustrate with relevant examples from case law.

2

Understand the various states of mind required to commit a crime.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain in detail the states of mind required by a defendant to constitute the mens rea of an offence citing legal authority and illustrate with relevant examples from case law.

3

Understand the general principles relating to multiple causes of crime.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain in detail the principles relating to novus actus interveniens and the 'egg shell skull' rule citing legal authority in support of the explanations and illustrate with relevant examples from case law.