Criminal and Procedural LawLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

The aim of the course is to develop basic skills in the application of criminal law and criminal procedure.

Student
- identify and present the main features of the rules governing crime, preliminary investigation, prosecution, criminal proceedings and punishment
- apply criminal and procedural law standards in practice and justify their decisions
- take account of ethics, responsibility and professional cooperation in their work.

Content

The punishable act and its consequences.
Preliminary investigation and prosecution.
Criminal proceedings.
The criminal justice system.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Students will identify the main principles and general doctrines of criminal law and procedural law and apply what they have learned in practical situations. Students will identify problems in criminal and procedural law, obtain information from different legal sources and solve legal problems. Students will describe the importance of ethics and responsibility in their work. He/she will participate in group work and reporting.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student identifies and understands the key principles and general doctrines of criminal and procedural law and is able to evaluate them critically. The student will be able to structure a criminal and procedural case into relevant sub-issues, argue for their resolution in the light of key legal rules and present a reasoned solution. Students will act ethically and responsibly in their work. The student is an active member of a team and reports well on his/her work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student will critically analyse and evaluate key principles and general doctrines of criminal and procedural law. The student will identify problems in criminal and procedural law, acquire and analyse information from various legal sources and solve legal problems analytically, critically and comprehensively. Students will promote ethics and responsibility at both individual and group levels. Students will be highly motivated and committed to taking responsibility for their own and group performance and reporting.