Module Details

Module Code: LAWS C1410
Module Title: Criminal Law 2
Title: Criminal Law 2
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Ivan Sheeran
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide students with a solid knowledge and understanding of selected criminal offences and defences.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Recognise a range of non-fatal, property and deception offences in Irish criminal law and demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the key elements of each.
LO2 Identify the various defences which may be available to a defendant in a criminal case and demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the key elements of each.
LO3 Analyse the law and employ knowledge and understanding in solving relevant problems.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person
Threats to kill; Coercion; Harassment (including harmful communications offences); Poisoning; Endangerment; False Imprisonment
Sexual Offences
Rape • Sexual Assault • Sexual Acts with Children • Other offences of sexual exploitation
Property and Deception Offences
The Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud) Offences Act, 2001. o Theft o Robbery o Burglary (including Aggravated Burglary) o Handling and Possession of Stolen Property o Forgery o Other Deception Offences • The Criminal Damage Act 1991 o Criminal Damage and Arson• Cybercrime and hacking activities - Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Act 2017
Defences
Insanity o Automatism o Intoxication o Lawful Use of Force o Duress o Necessity o Mistake o Infancy o Consent o Entrapment
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In-class assessment comprising a series of short questions and structured problem scenarios.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will be assigned either a hypothetical problem scenario or essay in second half of semester. They will be required to research the issues involved, in accordance with clearly defined instructions and present their findings and proposals.
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.50 1.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Campbell, Kilcommins, O'Sullivan, Cusack. (2020), CRIMINAL LAW IN IRELAND, CASES AND COMMENTARY, 2nd. Clarus Press, Dublin, p.1300, [ISBN: 9781911611400].
  • Charleton, McDermott, Herlihy, Byrne. (2020), Charleton and McDermott's Criminal Law & Evidence, 2nd. Tottel/Bloomsbury Professional, Dublin, p.1400.
  • Conor Hanly. (2015), An Introduction to Irish Criminal Law, 3rd. Gill & MacMillan, Ireland.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • McIntyre, McMullan & O'Toghda. (2012), Criminal Law, Round Hall, Dublin.
  • Gerard Coffey. (2010), Criminal Law, Round Hall, Dublin.
  • McAuley and McCutcheon. (2021), Criminal Liability, 2nd. Round Hall, Ireland.
  • Conway, Daly, Schweppe. (2010), Irish Criminal Justice - Theory, Process & Procedure, Clarus Press, Ireland.
  • Cathal McGreal. (2003), Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act, 2001, Round Hall, ireland.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Westlaw. WestlawIE - (available through IT Carlow Library portal) – provides access to various Irish case law reports such as ILRM and ILTR dating back to 1867 and journals including the Irish Criminal Law Journal and Irish Law Times.
  • Lexis Nexis. LNB Legal - provides access to UK case law and commentary.
  • Justis. JustisOne - JustisOne, 'JustisOne', (available through IT Carlow Library portal) - provides extensive access to The Irish Reports and Irish Digests.
  • Law Reform Commission Ireland. 'LRC', for all the latest reports and consultation papers published by the Law Reform Commission ijncluding access to revised Acts of the Oireachtas,
    http://www.lawreform.ie
  • Courts Service of Ireland. Courts.ie - for unreported cases of the Superior Courts 2002-present,
    http://www.courts.ie
  • BAILII. Bailii.org,
    http://www.baillii.org/ie/legis
  • Darius Whelan, University College Cork. Irish Law Site - free access to law updates and leading Irish cases,
    http://www.irishlaw.org.
  • Department of Justice. Legislative plans and updates,
    http://www.justice.ie
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