LC3S330 - Miscarriages of Justice 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC3S330 | ||
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| Module Title: | Miscarriages of Justice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Clare Lewis | ||
| Module Team: | Hannah Coburn, Holly Evans | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
This module will provide students with an opportunity to critically review the operation of the criminal justice system.
The module will provide a basis for study for students to;
1. Develop knowledge and understanding of the concept of miscarriage of justice and how the criminal justice system deals with them.
2. Evaluate key cases and processes in the area.
Content Summary
The module will cover the following indicative content:
· Introduction to the concept of Miscarriages of Justice; understanding types and definitions.
· The criminal appeals process and the role of the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
· The causes of Miscarriages of Justice: considering the role of the police and prosecution, the role of evidence and testimony and the problems of the adversarial trial process.
· Representations of the wrongful conviction; considering representations of the media and popular culture.
· Throughout the module, there will be an examination of Miscarriage of Justice case studies and controversial areas of law like terrorism, and joint enterprise.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 40 |
| Independent Study | 78 |
| Directed Study | 62 |
| Groupwork | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence detailed and accurate knowledge and understanding of a substantial range of major concepts, values, principles, procedures, institutions and rules of the English Legal system relating to miscarriages of justice. |
| LO2 | Evidence research, analysis and critical evaluation of legal rules, concepts, theories and doctrines related to miscarriages of justice from a variety of sources of different degrees of complexity. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | A portfolio consisting of a collection of three critical essays relating to an overarching theme relating to miscarriages of justice. | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |