LC4S39 - Financial Crime & Expert Witness 09 Apr 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC4S39 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Financial Crime & Expert Witness | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Holly Evans, Iain Hammett | ||
| Module Team: | Jared Davies, Hannah Menard, Jonathan Evans, Rachel Thomas | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100485 - law | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 09 Apr 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To understand financial crime with principal emphasis upon the fraud laws within the UK and the role of the expert forensic accountant.
To understand the basics of the divorce process and the role of the expert forensic accountant.
To understand the basics of civil claims and the role of the expert forensic accountant.
To understand and evaluate the full range of formal and informal roles for expert witnesses in civil, family and criminal cases.
To identify the legal and professional requirements for experts when preparing reports and giving oral evidence in criminal and civil proceedings.
Content Summary
Introduction to the Legal System in Wales and England.
Financial crime with principal emphasis upon the fraud laws within the UK.
Proceeds of Crime Act.
Basics of the divorce process in the UK.
Understanding of the structure of the Civil and Criminal Legal System including the court system and the alternative methods of dispute resolution.
Explanation of the role and content of Civil Procedure Rules and the Criminal Procedure Rules in respect of expert evidence.
Use of expert evidence in civil and criminal litigation.
Different types of evidence in civil and criminal matters.
Consider Single Joint Experts.
Implication of cases such as Jones v Kaney upon experts.
How experts are used within court proceedings.
Expert role in alternative dispute resolution.
Receiving instructions and drafting reports.
Professional conduct issues relating to the legal system.
Giving evidence, both written and oral.
Court room simulation.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate the function of an expert within criminal and civil matters. |
| LO2 | Be able to prepare an expert report and deliver oral evidence within a simulated experience. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Oral Examination (CW) | Preparation of a written report (1800 words) based on a civil claim followed by an oral examination on the report (10 mins) within a court room simulation. | 10 | 1800 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Written assignment critically analysing current legal issues relating expert witnesses | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Oral Examination (CW) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |