Key words
Criminal law and criminal proceedings, IWETO code S149
Objectives
Acquiring basics on regulation of socially unacceptable actions, tracing and legal action.
Acquiring an understanding of criminality as a social fact and of the function of social reactions on deviant behaviour.
Analysing cases, applying principles of tracing policies and the determination of penalies (using the codex).
Each learning unit is supplemented with exercises.
Topics
- Introduction
- Criminal law, characteristics and principles
- Criminal offence: its elements
- Examining and sentencing courts
- Position of victim and offender
- Sanctions
- Sentencing and implementation
- Nullification of punishments
Prerequisites
Basics of general law
Final Objectives
Knowledge:
Job-related:- Knowing laws, legal regulations, legal proceedings
- Analysing legal doctrine and jurisprudence in criminal law and criminal proceedings
Skills:
General:- Capacity of critical reflection
- Expressing oneself correctly
Materials used
Course book: Beginselen van het strafrecht, Dupont, Deel 1, Acco Leuven
Supplementary notes for criminal proceedings
VRG codex
Study costs
- Course book at market price (approx. 15 €)
- Photocopies at the going rate in Hogeschool Gent
Study guidance
Students may present their questions in class as well as by e-mail.
Teaching Methods
Lectures alternating with interactive classes
Guided exercises and assignments for self-study
There is cross-cooperation with the "private and public law" seminar
Guest speakers and excursions to judicial institutions
Assessment
- First exam session: 100% written exam with the codex
- Second exam session: 100% written exam with the codex
Students registered for the examinations only:- Fist exam session: 100% written exam with the codex
- Second exam session: 100% written exam with the codex
Lecturer(s)
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