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Archived Version 2019 - 2020

Module Title Advanced Criminal Law
Module Code LG130
School School of Law & Government

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Module Co-ordinatorDr. Yvonne DalyOffice NumberC226
NFQ level Credit Rating
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description



Learning Outcomes

1. describe and critically assess the basis of criminal liability, selected offences and selected defences to criminal charges
2. discuss the main criminal justice theories;
3. account for many of the changes in the criminalisation of and responses to certain activities in Ireland (and other jurisdictions);
4. apply criminal justice theories to the development of the Irish criminal justice system, with reference to relevant case-law, legislation and societal influences;
5. and, apply case-law and legislation, as well as theory, to criminal law problems.


Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
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