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This unit of study will provide an examination of the content of substantive crimes and defences and some of the key procedural and evidentiary aspects of criminal trials. It will also provide an exploration of the various competing theories as to the bases of criminal behaviour. Finally the unit of study will examine key concepts with respect to sentencing policy in criminal cases.

Unit details

  • Location:
  • College:
    College of Law and Justice
  • Study level:
    Undergraduate
  • Credit points ?
    12
  • Unit code
    BLB3128
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Prerequisites

Nil

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Assessment

Assessment typeDescriptionGrade
Assignment3000 words25%
PresentationMoot Court25%
ExaminationFinal Examination50%
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Required reading

The Crimes Act 1958 (Vic)

Criminal Law: The Text and Cases 11th edn.
Waller L and Williams C.R, 2010
Sydney, LexisNexis Butterworths

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