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PSY7503 Psychology and Law 1
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
This unit introduces postgraduate psychology students to the legal system in Australia in general, and Western Australia in particular.  It explores the interaction between law and psychology. Students will develop competencies in applying psychological theory and techniques to legal questions in the criminal justice system.  Students will also develop skills in conducting legal research. The unit specifically deals with the comprehensive law movement, problem-solving courts and issues concerning the investigatory, evidentiary and disposition stages of the criminal justice system.  The unit also covers some areas of administrative law relevant to criminal justice (e.g., parole boards, tribunals dealing with mentally disordered offenders and people found not guilty due to mental illness).

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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014