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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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
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. Weekly tutorials consist of hypothetical scenarios. Students will be required to build an answer together, building on each others contributions, and identifying and debating the various issues, legal principles and how they apply to the hypothetical. The debating process will assist students to identify what the opposing arguments to their position might be, and how to frame arguments to support their position. Students are expected to apply their research and analytical skills to provide a balanced opinion on whether certain drug offences are made out on a given hypothetical scenario, without the benefit of a lecture on the relevant law.
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% |
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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.
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 Mentally 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:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
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 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. Weekly tutorials consist of hypothetical scenarios. Students will be required to build an answer together, building on each other’s contributions, and identifying and debating the various issues, legal principles and how they apply to the hypothetical. The debating process will assist students to identify what the opposing arguments to their position might be, and how to frame arguments to support their position. Students are expected to apply their research and analytical skills to provide a balanced opinion on whether certain drug offences are made out on a given hypothetical scenario, without the benefit of a lecture on the relevant law.
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 | 10% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 30% |
| Assignment | End of semester major problem question | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Online discussion and participation | 10% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 30% |
| Assignment | End of semester major problem question | 60% |
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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