Introduction to Criminal Law

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the concepts of men’s rea and actus reus.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Define men’s rea and actus reus and critically evaluate the use of these terms.

2.

Understand the concepts of murder and manslaughter.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Define murder and manslaughter.

  • 2.2.

    Analyse the problems caused by attempts to define these concepts with appropriate reference to relevant case law.

3.

Understand the general defences in criminal law.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Explain the defences available to homicide and analyse some of the difficulties that have arisen in applying them.