MLL319 - Sentencing Law and Practice

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:

(B, X)

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit chair:

M Bagaric

Prerequisite:

MLL214, MLL218

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

MLP301

Contact hours:

3 hours per week

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access.  Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

Sentencing outcomes are delivered in approximately 400 000 cases per year throughout Australia. The law in this area is complex and changes rapidly as a result of developments in criminological research and community expectations. This unit will provide students with an understanding of sentencing law principles and practices across Australia.

Assessment

Research Assignment 2000 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.