Introduction to Criminal Law

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Know the main principles of criminal liability.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Apply general principles of criminal liability across a range of common law and statutory offences, evaluating the success of possible defences.

  • 1.2.

    Explain legal rules and principles established in criminal law.

2.

Be able to determine liability in given situations.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Apply relevant legal principles in criminal law in order to determine liability in given situations, using supporting evidence.

3.

Be able to research, find and use appropriate sources of information.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Use a range of appropriate legal sources to provide supporting evidence for arguments and opinions presented in written work or presentations relating to criminal law.

    For example: Law Reports, statutes, text books and law journals, etc. Learners could refer to online legal databases (such as Lexis Nexis and Westlaw)

    In general learners should:

    • Understand the concepts of mens rea and actus reus.
    • Understand the various states of mind required to commit a crime.
    • Be able to explore general principles relating to multiple causes of crime.