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LAW103 Criminal Law and Procedure A

This course introduces you to the fundamental concepts of criminal law including the principles of onus and standard of proof; physical and fault elements; and strict and absolute liability. You will examine a range of criminal offences including fatal offences, non-fatal offences, sexual offences, property-related and financial offences, drug offences, traffic offences and public order offences. You will consider the role and availability of numerous defences and excuses, including provocation, self-defence, diminished responsibility, intoxication, accident and mistake of fact.

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Prerequisite
Enrolled in any Law Program or AR013 or AB101.
Corequisite
LAW101
Semester of offer Subject to change
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
Units
12.00
Tuition fee
1.4B:Accounting, Business, Law, Economics, Management
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