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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit builds upon the learning outcomes and attributes achieved by the successful completion of Criminal Law 1. In this unit students will analyse a broad range of defences, drug offences, attempted offences and participation in offences. Students will examine the legislative provisions of the Criminal Code, the Criminal Law Mental Impaired Accused Act, and relevant cases. Key topics in the criminal justice area will be identified to evaluate the call for and efficacy of reforms of the criminal law.
Students must pass 1 units from LAW1113
Unit was previously coded LAW560D, LAW5703
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit will be offered in the on-campus and off-campus modes. On-campus students will attend a weekly two hour of lecture and one hour of tutorial. The lecture series will include a guest lecture from a criminal lawyer with extensive experience in dealing with defendants with a mental impairment. Off-campus students access the program via Blackboard. Regular online access is required. Both on campus and off-campus students will participate in interactive discussions in informal groups during tutorial sessions (or online in discussion forums). Students will consider criminal law issues from socio-cultural and gender perspectives. Students will be required to conduct statutory interpretation and research that will inform their critical analysis in fact-based problem scenarios.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Tutorial participation (includes oral and written presentations) | 10% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 20% |
| Examination | Examination | 70% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Online discussion and participation (includes oral and written presentations) | 10% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 20% |
| Examination | Examination | 70% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit builds upon the learning outcomes and attributes achieved by the successful completion of Criminal Law 1. In this unit students will analyse a broad range of defences, drug offences, attempted offences and participation in offences. Students will examine the legislative provisions of the Criminal Code, the Criminal Law Mental Impaired Accused Act, and relevant cases. Key topics in the criminal justice area will be identified to evaluate the call for and efficacy of reforms of the criminal law.
Students must pass 1 units from LAW1113
Unit was previously coded LAW560D, LAW5703
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit will be offered in the on-campus and off-campus modes. On-campus students will attend a weekly two hour of lecture and one hour of tutorial. The lecture series will include a guest lecture from a criminal lawyer with extensive experience in dealing with defendants with a mental impairment. Off-campus students access the program via Blackboard. Regular online access is required. Both on campus and off-campus students will participate in interactive discussions in informal groups during tutorial sessions (or online in discussion forums). Students will consider criminal law issues from socio-cultural and gender perspectives. Students will be required to conduct statutory interpretation and research that will inform their critical analysis in fact-based problem scenarios.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Tutorial participation (includes oral and written presentations) | 10% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 20% |
| Examination | Examination | 70% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Online discussion and participation (includes oral and written presentations) | 10% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 20% |
| Examination | Examination | 70% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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