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LAW1113 Criminal Law I
SCHOOL OF LAW AND JUSTICE
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
nil
 
Description:

This unit introduces the basic concepts of criminal law and then analyses, in detail, key elements of the criminal law in Western Australia, including defences, excuses and justifications. It will focus on the Criminal Code (Western Australia 1913) and various amendments. Students will examine the substantive areas of criminal law in so far as they relate to selected offences including fatal offences against the person, assaults, stalking and threats. Key elements of criminal procedure will also be covered in examining the selected offences.


This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
V72Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
V73Bachelor of Laws (LLB)/Bachelor of Arts
M31Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
M34Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business (Management)
 
 
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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, Graduate Attributes 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 Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 18/11/2004