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LW301: Criminal Law I
Semester 1 | Credits: 5
Criminal law represents a major effort on the part of the State, and consumes a considerable portion of State resources. It is also a core element of any law degree. Criminal law is that part of the law in which criminal activity is defined, and the rules by which criminal liability is attributed are set out. This module focuses on the rules of criminal liability – its principal objective is to explain the manner in which Irish law constructs criminal liability.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Recognise and understand the bases of criminal liability
- Apply the principles of criminal liability to different fact scenarios
- Critically analyse the doctrinal criminal law
- Evaluate the rules of criminal liability
Assessments
- Written Assessment (100%)
Teachers
- DIARMUID GRIFFIN:
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- CONOR WILLIAM HANLY:
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- MICHEÁL Ó CADHAIN:
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- CARMEL FLYNN:
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Reading List
- "Hanly, C., An Introduction to Irish Criminal Law 3rd ed. (Gill and MacMillan: Dublin, 2015)" by n/a
- "McIntyre, TJ, McMullan, S., O’Togha, S., Criminal Law (Round Hall: Dublin, 2012)" by n/a
- "Campbell, L., Kilcommins, S., O’Sullivan, C., Criminal Law in Ireland, Cases and Commentary (Dublin, Clarus Press, 2010)" by n/a
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.