This course examines the general principles of liability under the criminal law and various procedural matters relating to the trial of an accused person. Topics considered include: the legal elements of crime, from the prohibited act to the mental element necessary to constitute guilt; particular emphasis on offences against the person, such as homicides, assaults and sexual offences; reflection on the rationale for punishment; range of defences, from total exoneration to diminished responsibility; general introduction to the criminal justice process; and notions of criminal procedure, evidence and sentencing.
Pre/anti-requisites
Pre-requisites: N/A
Anti-requisite: CCLW 6443 - Canadian Criminal Law (Online), LAW 6843P - Canadian Criminal Law
NCA equivalence:
Terms Offered
Fall 23
Course Section: A
6.0 credits
Fall 23
Course Section: B
6.0 credits
Summer 24
Course Section: A
6.0 credits
Summer 24
Course Section: B
6.0 credits
Summer 23
Course Section: B
6.0 credits
Summer 23
Course Section: A
6.0 credits
Fall 24
Course Section: A
6.0 credits
Fall 24
Course Section: B
6.0 credits
Winter 24
Course Section: M
6.0 credits
Winter 24
Course Section: N
6.0 credits
Winter 25
Course Section: M
6.0 credits
Winter 25
Course Section: N
6.0 credits
Summer 25
Course Section: A
6.0 credits
Summer 25
Course Section: B
6.0 credits
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