Violent Crimes

Overview

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

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand violent crimes and the problems surrounding "intent'.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the actus reus and mens rea of violent crimes and apply to factual scenarios. 

  • 1.2,

    Evaluate problems concerned with "intent" in a range of violent crimes.

2.

Understand defences leading to voluntary manslaughter and related problems.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Describe and evaluate the defence of loss of control.

  • 2.2.

    Describe and evaluate the defence of diminished responsibility.

3.

Understand the different types of involuntary manslaughter.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Explain and assess unlawful act manslaughter

  • 3.2.

    Explain and assess gross negligence manslaughter.