MLL218 - Criminal Procedure
Unit details
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| Enrolment modes: | (B, S, W, X) |
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| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | (For Bachelor of Laws students only) |
| Unit chair: | M McMahon |
| Coordinator: | M McMahon (B), M Cookson (S), J Bagust (W), A Foley (X), D Lovett (X-CBD) |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MLP233 |
| Contact hours: | 4 x 1 hour lectures per week, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per fortnight |
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Content
The unit aims to provide students with a practical understanding of the criminal justice system. Students will be expected to become familiar with the statutes and case law shaping the law of criminal procedure. Students will also be encouraged to consider the adequacy of our procedural laws and whether reform is appropriate. The unit examines: courts exercising criminal jurisdiction; the commencement of criminal proceedings; bail; search, seizure and forensic procedures; police questioning; identification evidence; the role of the DPP, Crown Solicitor and Counsel and Police in the prosecution of offences; the accused's pleadings and the jury system.Assessment
Written Assignment (Essay) 2000-3000 words 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1224 | $1224 | $2859 | $2955 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.