Introduction to Criminal Law
Criminal law governs inappropriate behaviour in society. Criminal Law aims to protect society, individual interests, and property rights through offences and crimes. Criminal law reflects society's understanding of right and wrong. Crime is viewed as a 'public wrong', protecting society's moral fibre.
Not every inappropriate act will be criminalised. The criminal justice system is not responsible for enforcing public morals. However, morality can help legislators determine if an individual's behaviour 'inflicts considerable harm' and warrants criminal penalties. While many people consider adultery to be unethical, it is not a criminal violation.
This is a tremendously fascinating area of law. Criminal laws are continually developing. Courts continue to interpret present rules through case law. The government often modifies the law through reviews. These official processes can result in amendments, repeals, and the creation of new offences. The legislation on sexual offences has just been overhauled, and many deception-related offences have been replaced with new fraud offences. This course will cover both.
Murder is now under review, although no new legislation has been introduced. Changes in societal views can lead to changes in laws. Marital rape was first recognised as a crime in 1991.
Homosexuality was decriminalised in 1967. Drug classification has evolved in recent years. Modern technology introduces new issues and legal implications. We will notify you of any important changes that occur during your course.
To safeguard society against illegal activity, it's important to strike a balance with the defendant's fundamental rights. After an allegation of a violation of the law, the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. They are entitled to a fair trial and the prosecution bears the burden of proving their case. These lectures will focus on the concepts of our criminal justice system, as previously indicated. knowing the development of substantive criminal law requires knowing certain basic principles.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lecture you will be able to:
understand the scope and general principles of criminal law;
set out the principles concerning the burden and standard of proof in criminal cases;
differentiate between indictable offences, summary offences and either way offences;
set out the objectives of the criminal law;
recognise the distinction between criminal and civil law;
understand how to study law; and
distinguish between the basic elements that make up any criminal offence.
Criminal law governs inappropriate behaviour in society. Criminal Law aims to protect society, individual interests, and property rights through offences and crimes. Criminal law reflects society's understanding of right and wrong. Crime is viewed as a 'public wrong', protecting society's moral fibre.
Not every inappropriate act will be criminalised. The criminal justice system is not responsible for enforcing public morals. However, morality can help legislators determine if an individual's behaviour 'inflicts considerable harm' and warrants criminal penalties. While many people consider adultery to be unethical, it is not a criminal violation.
This is a tremendously fascinating area of law. Criminal laws are continually developing. Courts continue to interpret present rules through case law. The government often modifies the law through reviews. These official processes can result in amendments, repeals, and the creation of new offences. The legislation on sexual offences has just been overhauled, and many deception-related offences have been replaced with new fraud offences. This course will cover both.
Murder is now under review, although no new legislation has been introduced. Changes in societal views can lead to changes in laws. Marital rape was first recognised as a crime in 1991.
Homosexuality was decriminalised in 1967. Drug classification has evolved in recent years. Modern technology introduces new issues and legal implications. We will notify you of any important changes that occur during your course.
To safeguard society against illegal activity, it's important to strike a balance with the defendant's fundamental rights. After an allegation of a violation of the law, the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. They are entitled to a fair trial and the prosecution bears the burden of proving their case. These lectures will focus on the concepts of our criminal justice system, as previously indicated. knowing the development of substantive criminal law requires knowing certain basic principles.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lecture you will be able to:
understand the scope and general principles of criminal law;
set out the principles concerning the burden and standard of proof in criminal cases;
differentiate between indictable offences, summary offences and either way offences;
set out the objectives of the criminal law;
recognise the distinction between criminal and civil law;
understand how to study law; and
distinguish between the basic elements that make up any criminal offence.
Criminal law governs inappropriate behaviour in society. Criminal Law aims to protect society, individual interests, and property rights through offences and crimes. Criminal law reflects society's understanding of right and wrong. Crime is viewed as a 'public wrong', protecting society's moral fibre.
Not every inappropriate act will be criminalised. The criminal justice system is not responsible for enforcing public morals. However, morality can help legislators determine if an individual's behaviour 'inflicts considerable harm' and warrants criminal penalties. While many people consider adultery to be unethical, it is not a criminal violation.
This is a tremendously fascinating area of law. Criminal laws are continually developing. Courts continue to interpret present rules through case law. The government often modifies the law through reviews. These official processes can result in amendments, repeals, and the creation of new offences. The legislation on sexual offences has just been overhauled, and many deception-related offences have been replaced with new fraud offences. This course will cover both.
Murder is now under review, although no new legislation has been introduced. Changes in societal views can lead to changes in laws. Marital rape was first recognised as a crime in 1991.
Homosexuality was decriminalised in 1967. Drug classification has evolved in recent years. Modern technology introduces new issues and legal implications. We will notify you of any important changes that occur during your course.
To safeguard society against illegal activity, it's important to strike a balance with the defendant's fundamental rights. After an allegation of a violation of the law, the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. They are entitled to a fair trial and the prosecution bears the burden of proving their case. These lectures will focus on the concepts of our criminal justice system, as previously indicated. knowing the development of substantive criminal law requires knowing certain basic principles.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lecture you will be able to:
understand the scope and general principles of criminal law;
set out the principles concerning the burden and standard of proof in criminal cases;
differentiate between indictable offences, summary offences and either way offences;
set out the objectives of the criminal law;
recognise the distinction between criminal and civil law;
understand how to study law; and
distinguish between the basic elements that make up any criminal offence.