Overview
Law enforcement; the powers, duties, functioning and control of the police; the prosecution, remand and trial processes; the operation of the penal system, excluding the law of sentencing; juvenile justice.
This paper provides students with an understanding of the theory and practice of key features of the criminal justice system and pathways for reform.
About this paper
| Paper title | Criminal Justice |
|---|---|
| Subject | Law |
| EFTS | 0.1000 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $820.40 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 96 LAWS points
- Pre or Corequisite
- Any 200-level LAWS paper not already passed
- Restriction
- LAWS 317, LAWS 417
- Limited to
- LLB, LLB(Hons)
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
Topics covered may include, but are not limited to, the theory underpinning criminal justice in both common law and indigenous traditions; policing; prosecution and its alternatives; bail; sentencing; courts, judges and juries; post-conviction relief; and pathways for reform.
Please note:
- This course does not cover youth justice.
- This course may involve discussion of family and sexual violence and other difficult material.
- Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of New Zealand’s statutory framework and key case law relating to pre-trial and trial decisions in criminal justice (Scholarship);
- Critically analyse New Zealand’s approach to issues in criminal justice and evaluate different proposals for reform (Critical Thinking)
- Demonstrate their understanding of the competing historical, philosophical and cultural traditions which inform and underpin the legal approach to issues in criminal justice (Critical Thinking; Interdisciplinary Perspective; Global perspective).
Overview
Law enforcement; the powers, duties, functioning and control of the police; the prosecution, remand and trial processes; the operation of the penal system, excluding the law of sentencing; juvenile justice.
This paper provides students with an understanding of the theory and practice of key features of the criminal justice system and pathways for reform.
About this paper
| Paper title | Criminal Justice |
|---|---|
| Subject | Law |
| EFTS | 0.1125 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 96 LAWS points
- Pre or Corequisite
- Any 200-level LAWS paper not already passed
- Restriction
- LAWS 317, LAWS 417
- Limited to
- LLB, LLB(Hons)
- Contact
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
Topics covered may include, but are not limited to, the theory underpinning criminal justice in both common law and indigenous traditions; policing; prosecution and its alternatives; bail; sentencing; courts, judges and juries; post-conviction relief; and pathways for reform.
Please note:
- This course does not cover youth justice.
- This course may involve discussion of family and sexual violence and other difficult material.
- Textbooks
All course readings for this paper are provided by the Faculty on Aoroa.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of New Zealand's statutory framework and key case law relating to pre-trial, trial and sentencing decisions in criminal justice (Scholarship);
- Demonstrate an understanding of the competing historical, philosophical and cultural traditions which inform and underpin the legal approach to issues in criminal justice (Critical Thinking; Interdisciplinary Perspective; Global perspective);
- Demonstrate the ability to critically examine criminal justice processes and reform proposals and communicate those insights clearly, including by showing development and awareness of their own values, ethics and emerging professional identity (Communication, Critical Thinking).