MVV86K English Criminal Law

Faculty of Law
Autumn 2011
Extent and Intensity
1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Rebecca Huxley-Binns (lecturer), doc. JUDr. Jiří Valdhans, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
doc. JUDr. Jiří Valdhans, Ph.D.
Department of International and European Law – Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Mgr. Eva Kolečková
Timetable
Mon 24. 10. 13:30–15:00 259, 15:05–16:35 259, Tue 25. 10. 15:05–16:35 257, 16:40–18:10 257, Wed 26. 10. 8:00–9:30 038, 9:35–11:05 038
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to introduce Czech students to the basics of English Criminal Law. The nature of the common law tradition, where case law and legislation intertwine, will be examined, as will a range of decided cases.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to criminal liability 2. The burden of proof 3. Classification of criminal offences and procedural issues 4. Criminal appeals 5. The elements of criminal liability (actus reus, mens rea and an introduction to defences) 6. Unlawful homicide 7. Sentencing
Literature
  • Study materials will be handed over to the students during the course.
Teaching methods
lectures, discussions, and workshops
Assessment methods
a short test at end the course (multiple choice questions to be done in class with full feedback given)
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
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