Single Subject Course

Criminal Law (General Principals of Law)

Syllabus

The Nature of Criminal Law: including the nature of a crime; distinction between crimes and Tort; burden of proof

Classification of Offences: including summary, indictable, hybrid and arrestable offences

Elements of a Crime: including Actus Reus, Mens Rea and Strict Liability; basic intent and specific intent, express intent and implied intent

General Defences including Automatism, mistake, insanity, duress and intoxication

Homicide: including causation in law and causation in fact

Murder: including its definition, malice aforethought express and implied

Manslaughter: including voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter, recklessness, special defences to murder - diminished responsibility, provocation, suicide pact and infanticide

Theft Robbery, Burglary, and Fraud


Learning outcomes
1. Understand those rules of law which provide for the punishment of those who breach such laws

2. Be aware of which laws fall within this category

3. Understand how such breaches are punished

Assessment

Four assignments

Cost

The cost of the course is £225

Enrolment

To enrol online go to Enrolment & Payment or telephone Admissions on 020 7252 7545