CANADIAN CRIMINAL LAW
LAW5CCP
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The subject is intended to introduce students to substantive and procedural aspects of Canadian criminal law. This subject builds on the foundation of knowledge about common law concepts and principles acquired in Criminal Law and Procedure A and B. It focuses on the distinctive provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada and their interpretation, and also on the role of the Canadian Charter Rights and Freedoms. The coverage of specific topics mirrors that in the compulsory subjects on Criminal Law and Procedure in Canadian law schools. There will be an introduction to criminal procedure followed by more in-depth analysis of issues in substantive criminal law.
School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Sara Smyth
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Available as Elective: No
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Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Admission into:LMJD - Juris Doctor LMLGBL - Master of Laws in Global Business Law LML - Master of Laws LMCL - Master of Commercial Law LMLAW - Master of Laws; OR have permission of the Law School Director of Postgraduate (Coursework) Programs
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Learning resources
Canadian Criminal Law
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Various
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Criminal Law and Procedure Cases and Materials
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: K. Roach, B. Berger, P. Healy and J. Stribopoulos
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Publisher: Emond Montgomery, latest edition
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
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