Modiwl SXL-2113:
Criminal Law
Ffeithiau’r Modiwl
Rhedir gan School of History, Law and Social Sciences
20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS
Semester 2
Trefnydd: Mr Cathal MacPartholan
Amcanion cyffredinol
This module provides an introduction to the substantive criminal law in Wales and England, and the wider contextual issues related to criminal law and justice. It examines general principles of criminal liability, fatal and non-fatal offences against the person, and selected offences against property. Students will also study defences and rules in relation to parties to crime, and will analyse contemporary developments in the area of criminal law.
Cynnwys cwrs
The module content includes but is not limited to:
actus reus and mens rea; Negligence and Strict Liability; General Defences; Parties to Crime; Inchoate Offences; Homicide; Non-fatal Offences against the Person; Offences under the Theft Acts 1968 and 1978: Theft and Related Offences; Offences involving Deception; Further Offences under the Theft Act; Criminal Damage; Sexual Offences.
Meini Prawf
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B- to B+ (60% - 69%) A comprehensive answer, containing all the material relevant to the question and no irrelevancy, all the material and references being accurate and correct, there being no inaccuracy or error, the whole presented in an argument which, while clear, logical and critical, leaves room for improvement in its construction and presentation. An answer which shows complete competence in the subject.
ardderchog
A- to A* (70% +) An outstanding, possibly brilliant, answer, containing all the material relevant to the question and no irrelevancy, all the material and references being accurate and correct, there being no inaccuracy or error, the whole presented in a clear, logical, critical argument with little room for improvement. An answer which demonstrates a complete mastery of the subject.
trothwy
D- to D+ (40-49%) An answer which, while predominantly correct in its presentation of material, contains a significant level of error and is therefore not entirely reliable.
C- i C+
C- to C+ (50-59%) An answer which, while always in the main accurate and correct, fails to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant material and is lacking in criticism. An answer which while reliable with regard to correctness is either not comprehensive or not entirely pertinent.
Canlyniad dysgu
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Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the functions of criminal law, giving examples of relevant offences, and to clarify the relationship between law and morality
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Accurately explain how criminal liability is imposed for both acts and omissions, and demonstrate practical understanding of this through applying the knowledge to legal problems
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Explain and differentiate between the various culpable states of mind
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Distinguish between offences of basic and specific intent and correctly apply the distinction to a legal problem
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Develop and effectively communicate logical legal arguments on aspects of criminal law
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Critically analyse the general defences to criminal charges and their use in contemporary case law
Dulliau asesu
Math | Enw | Disgrifiad | Pwysau |
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Exam | 60.00 | ||
Written assignment | 40.00 |
Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu
Oriau | ||
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Lecture | The module will be taught by means of 36 hours of lectures (2 hour lectures, twice weekly) taught over the course of one semester. |
36 |
Tutorial | 8x 1hour tutorials require students to engage individually and in groups in commenting upon, critically evaluating and applying the principles and details of the subject under the guidance and instruction of the tutor. Attendance and participation by all students is expected, as understanding is based upon one’s own development of ideas in context. |
8 |
Private study | Private study includes preparation for tutorials and summative assessments. |
156 |
Sgiliau Trosglwyddadwy
- Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
- Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
- Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
- Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
- Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
- Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
- Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
- Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach
Sgiliau pwnc penodol
- Develop the ability to interpret legal rules and employ techniques of legal reasoning competently and efficiently in order to offer a range of solutions and conclusions to actual or hypothetical complex legal problems, all supported by relevant academic literature, jurisprudence and legislative research. Such solutions will be clearly communicated and presented
- Develop the ability to analyse complex legal issues, set against the background of the political, social, economic or cultural contexts in which they may arise
- Develop those skills which are necessary for scholarship and research in legal subjects, namely the ability to identify relevant primary and secondary legal sources and to retrieve accurate legal information using paper and electronic sources
Adnoddau
Goblygiadau o ran adnoddau ar gyfer myfyrwyr
Students are expected to have a copy of the key text.
Rhestrau Darllen Bangor (Talis)
http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/sxl-2113.htmlRhestr ddarllen
The main textbook for this module is J. Herring, Criminal Law (11th ed), MacMillan
Rhagofynion a Chydofynion
Rhagofynnol ar gyfer:
Cydofynnol ar gyfer:
- SXL-2124: Environmental Law
- SXL-3125: Criminal Evidence
- SXL-3135: Law, Justice and Rights
- SXL-3126: Family & Welfare Law
- SXL-2125: Criminal Evidence
- SXL-2130: Media Law
- SXL-2136: Intellectual Property Law
- SXL-3121: Company Law
- SXL-3130: Media Law
- SXL-2126: Family and Welfare Law
- SXL-3124: Environmental Law
- SXL-3210: European Union Law
Cyrsiau sy’n cynnwys y modiwl hwn
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- M100: LLB Law year 2 (LLB/L)
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- M1N4: LLB Law with Acc and Finance year 2 (LLB/LAF)
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- M1N1: LLB Law with Business Studies year 2 (LLB/LBS)
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- M1V2: LLB Law with History (International Experience) year 2 (LLB/LHI)
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- M1LB: LLB Law with Social Policy (4 yr with Incorp Foundation) year 2 (LLB/LSP1)
- M1Q5: LLB Law with Welsh year 2 (LLB/LW)
- M1M9: LLB Law with Criminology year 2 (LLB/LWCR)
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- M1MP: LLB Law with Criminology with Placement Year year 2 (LLB/LWCRP)
- M1QK: LLB Law with English Literature year 2 (LLB/LWEL)
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- M93B: BA Criminology & Criminal Just (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 2 (BA/CCJ1)
- M931: BA Criminology & Criminal Justice with International Exp year 2 (BA/CJIE)
- M930: BA Criminology & Criminal Justice year 2 (BA/CRIM)
- M93P: BA Criminology and Criminal Justice with Placement Year year 2 (BA/CRIMP)