Criminal Procedure (Procedural Law)

Syllabus

Criminal Court Structure: Preliminary Matters; Police Powers; Police Station Interviewing; Commencement.; Legal Aid; Bail; Summary Trial: Trial by Indictment: Sentencing; Assisting Counsel/Solicitor advocate at a trial. Sanctions: Types of sentences; philosophies of sanctions; Appeal.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the role of the courts and the prosecution in respect of an alleged breach of the criminal law; 2. Be aware of the process of a summary trial and a trial on Indictment; 3. Understand the role and the powers of the Police, Magistrates and the jury in criminal proceedings; 4. Understand sentencing alternatives and the philosophies behind them.

Assessment

One mulitple choice test and an assignment of six questions. Approximately 2500 words

Entry Requirements

One of the Following

Two GSCE's at Grade B or above

Four GCSE's at Grade C or D

A Level Law

BTEC 1st Diploma (NVQ/GNVQ Level 2 or above)

ILEX Level 2 or Level 3 Qualifications

ILSPAs Legal Secretary Diploma

Other (Please specify)

Mature Student (A signed declaration will be required)