SENTENCING LAW AND POLICY
LAW2SLP
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Most people charged with a criminal offence are sentenced, which involves the loss of individual liberty, a fundamental right of our society. This subject examines the law and practice of sentencing in Victoria. The substantive law of sentencing is examined, the theoretical bases of sentencing are critically evaluated and the relationship between political processes, policy and legislation is explored. Students attend lecture seminars on campus and go on a field trip to an institution involved in sentencing, such as a prison.
School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Ben Walsh
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Enrolment in subject is by an application process.LAW1LIM and LAW1CRL or LCR1ALS and LCR1CLC
Co-requisites: N/A
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Learning resources
Victorian Sentencing Manual
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
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Publisher: Judicial College of Victoria
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
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