Overview

This course examines core common law principles shaping criminal justice processes through the lens of Australian and international human rights jurisprudence. Its focus is upon the criminal trial process and addresses the rights to liberty, privacy, silence and to a fair trial. It addresses these concepts through current issues, systemic … For more content click the Read More button below. This course provides students considering a career in criminal justice with a sophisticated conceptual grounding in principles that are relevant to understanding Australian criminal process. It is also suitable for students wishing to gain literacy in the criminal justice systems of other legal traditions.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: Completion of 78 UOC in LAWS courses.

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
In-person - Intensive

Course Outline

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Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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