CRIMINAL JUSTICE
LAW3CJU
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The criminal justice system refers to the collection of state institutions (eg courts) and agencies (eg police, prosecution, corrections) responsible for the processing of persons accused of committing crime, and convicted of a crime. This subject matter is examined at a number of different levels. At the broadest level, the meaning of, and application of, fundamental legal doctrines such as the Rule of Law, judicial independence and prosecutorial independence, are examined. At a different level, more specific rules are examined. These rules govern the responsibilities and duties of key officials and correspondingly, create basic rights of accused and convicted persons. This subject focuses upon case analysis and legislative provisions. The operation of discretionary powers is one theme which unifies the various topics covered.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPascale Chifflet
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1LIM, LAW1CRL; Must be admitted to a Bachelor of Laws undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Laws double degree or LVLGE offered by the School of Law
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LAW1CJU, LAW2CJU
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Corns and Tudor, Criminal investigation and procedure: the law in Victoria (2009) | Prescribed | Corns, C, and Tudor, S. | LAW BOOK CO. THOMSON REUTERS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate comprehension of the law governing the administration of criminal justice in Victoria.
- Activities:
- Lectures and/or tutorial discussions on the basic institutions and personnel responsible for the administration of criminal justice in Victoria and at the federal level; the basic legal doctrines, principles and procedures which underpin the criminal justice system. Online quiz.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research (Inquiry/ Research)
- Information Literacy (Information Literacy)
02. Identify, use and appraise research material relevant to the administration of criminal justice.
- Activities:
- Library research class, Assignments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Information Literacy (Information Literacy)
- Inquiry/ Research (Inquiry/ Research)
03. Critically analyse contemporary issues relevant to the administration of criminal justice.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and/or online resources directed at evaluating the fairness and efficiency of the criminal justice system, Assignments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research (Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving (Creative Problem-solving)
- Information Literacy (Information Literacy)
04. Evaluate areas for reform of the administration of criminal justice and construct a coherent argument for that reform.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and/or online resources engaging with recent or ongoing reforms relevant to the criminal justice system in Victoria and/or in other jurisdictions. Assignments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving (Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
- Information Literacy (Information Literacy)
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