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LAW4332 · Criminal law and procedure 2
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 4Faculty of Law
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
The unit reviews the general principles and aims of the criminal law and criminal justice system in light of Australia's international obligations and building upon the units previously studied. It examines principles of criminal responsibility including corporate criminal responsibility, and offences against the property interests of a range of legal persons. It also examines drug offences, as well as the significant role criminal laws play in regulating behaviour through strict liability and inchoate offences. It then considers procedural steps in the criminal process, including the role of discretion and mechanisms for accountability.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collaborative podcast | Artefact | 30% | — |
| 2 | Individual reflective analysis | Written | 20% | — |
| 3 | Final exam | Examination | 50% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
- LAW1114 — Criminal law 1
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of criminal law and procedure, building upon learning in previous units.
- Demonstrate an ability to recognise and reflect on ethical issues that arise in criminal law practice and the professional responsibilities of lawyers.
- Interpret, synthesise and evaluate case and statute law and professional conclusions to provide appropriate jurisprudential and practical advice on complex legal problems.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively, appropriately and persuasively.
- Reflect on and assess one's own capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback to support personal and professional development.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcome for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 6 hours |
| Seminars | 36 hours |
| Seminars | 36 hours |
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