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

Open only to current and prospective NCA candidates.

Pre-requisites: N/A

Anti-requisite: CCLW 6443 - Canadian Criminal Law (Online), LAW 6843P - Canadian Criminal Law

NCA equivalence:

Yes - satisfies Canadian Criminal Law competency

Terms Offered

Summer 24

Course Section: A

6.0 credits

Summer 24

Course Section: B

6.0 credits

Fall 24

Course Section: A

6.0 credits

Fall 24

Course Section: B

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

Fall 25

Course Section: A

6.0 credits

Fall 25

Course Section: B

6.0 credits

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