Criminal Law and Practice

Cod y Modiwl: LC31620
Teitl y Modiwl: Criminal Law and Practice
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Ms Caroline Whitby
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion: CT10120 neu CT10420 neu CT20120 neu LC10120 neu LC10420 neu LC20120
Rhagofynion: CT10520 neu CT20520 neu LC10520 neu LC20520
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Mrs Lauren Harvey; Dr Gwyn Griffith

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Problem-solving written answers:	25%
Arholiad Semester	Online Examination: 2 Awr In person in computer room	75%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Problem-solving written answers:	25%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Online Examination: 2 Awr In person in computer room	75%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Apply the core principles of criminal liability to analyse the merits of the prosecution case or defence
Apply the procedure and processes involved in advising a client at the police station and in criminal litigation in order to evaluate pre- trial considerations and steps
Apply the procedure and processes involved in criminal litigation to follow the appropriate procedure within the Criminal Procedure Rules and other relevant legislation for prosecuting or defending a criminal case
Apply the core principles of criminal liability and the procedure and processes involved in criminal litigation to determine how best to prosecute or defend the claim to meet the client’s objectives and the interests of justice
Apply the core principles of criminal liability and the procedure and processes involved in criminal litigation to determine what evidence is needed to prosecute or defend a claim and take steps to admit or exclude that evidence
Apply the core principles of criminal liability and the procedure and processes involved in criminal litigation to prepare a case for trial and take forward post trial steps

Disgrifiad cryno

This module covers the core legal principles and practical rules associated with Criminal Law and Practice.

Students are expected to draw on and apply knowledge of the following areas of law and practice:

* the core legal principles of criminal liability relating to a range of criminal offences

* the procedure and processes involved in advising clients, including vulnerable clients, at the Police Station

* the procedure and processes involved in prosecuting and defending a case before the Magistrates’, Crown and Youth courts

Cynnwys

1. The core principles of criminal liability including specified criminal offences, specific and general defences and participation.

2. The law, procedure and processes involved in advising a client at the police station.

3. The law, procedure and processes involved in pre-trial considerations and steps.

4. The law, procedure and processes involved in criminal litigation to advise a client to meet the client's objectives and to prosecute in the interests of justice.

5. The law, procedure and processes involved in Magistrates' Court and Crown Court trials, sentencing and post-trial steps.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Addasrwydd a gwydnwch	Students will be presented with new and novel scenarios regularly in order to develop their ability to adapt the application of their legal knowledge. Feedback and feedforward sessions reflecting on performance in set tasks.
Cydlynu ag erail	Many of the classroom exercises will require teamwork.
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol	Central to all interactions on this module (core to the professional and ethical elements of the competency requirements)
Datrys Problemau	Scenarios and case studies central to module delivery with students developing solutions.
Gallu digidol	Computer-based assessment. Legal research via electronic databases.
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol	Central to problem-solving and decision making in the context of legal analysis.
Myfyrdod	Feedback and feedforward sessions reflecting on performance in set tasks.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Knowledge of Criminal Law and Practice.
Synnwyr byd go iawn	Practical and client-facing aspects of the module.

Nodau

Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cydymffurfio a FfCChC Lefel 6