MLP103 - Police and the Law

Unit details

Enrolment modes:	(G, X)
Credit point(s):	1
EFTSL value:	0.125
Cohort rule:	(Not available to Bachelor of Laws students)
Unit chair:	C Davids (Trimester 2)
Coordinator:	C Davids (G, X)
Prerequisite:	Nil
Corequisite:	Nil
Incompatible with:	Nil
Contact hours:	2 x 1 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

This unit aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the Australian legal system and grounding in certain areas of law relevant to the work of police officers. The unit will also seek to engender an appreciation of the importance of civil rights and of the difficulties associated with balancing those rights and the demands of law enforcement and the prevention of crime. The syllabus includes the structure of the Australian legal system; law making and enforcement in Australia, statutory interpretation; civil rights; introduction to the law of torts; and the civil liability of police officers.

Assessment

Written assignment 3000 words 30%, examination 3 hours 70% or examination 3 hours 100%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*	Student Contribution Rate**	Student Contribution Rate***	Fee rate - Domestic Students	Fee rate - International students
$680	$680	$680	$2036	$2181

* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
**** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2005
***** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2006
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.