Module Details
Module Code: |
LAWS C1410 |
Module Title:
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Criminal Law 2
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Title:
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Criminal Law 2
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eileen Doyle
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Module Author:: |
Ivan Sheeran
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to provide students with a solid knowledge and understanding of selected criminal offences and defences.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person
Threats to kill; Coercion; Harassment (including harmful communications offences); Poisoning; Endangerment; False Imprisonment
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Sexual Offences
Rape • Sexual Assault • Sexual Acts with Children • Other offences of sexual exploitation
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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
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Defences
Insanity o Automatism o Intoxication o Lawful Use of Force o Duress o Necessity o Mistake o Infancy o Consent o Entrapment
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Independent Learning |
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Campbell, Kilcommins, O'Sullivan, Cusack. (2020), CRIMINAL LAW IN IRELAND, CASES AND COMMENTARY, 2nd. Clarus Press, Dublin, p.1300, [ISBN: 9781911611400].
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Charleton, McDermott, Herlihy, Byrne. (2020), Charleton and McDermott's Criminal Law & Evidence, 2nd. Tottel/Bloomsbury Professional, Dublin, p.1400.
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Conor Hanly. (2015), An Introduction to Irish Criminal Law, 3rd. Gill & MacMillan, Ireland.
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McIntyre, McMullan & O'Toghda. (2012), Criminal Law, Round Hall, Dublin.
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Gerard Coffey. (2010), Criminal Law, Round Hall, Dublin.
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McAuley and McCutcheon. (2021), Criminal Liability, 2nd. Round Hall, Ireland.
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Conway, Daly, Schweppe. (2010), Irish Criminal Justice - Theory, Process & Procedure, Clarus Press, Ireland.
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Cathal McGreal. (2003), Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act, 2001, Round Hall, ireland.
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Other Resources |
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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.
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Lexis Nexis. LNB Legal - provides access to UK case
law and commentary.
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Justis. JustisOne - JustisOne, 'JustisOne',
(available through IT Carlow Library
portal) - provides extensive access to
The Irish Reports and Irish Digests.
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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,
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Courts Service of Ireland. Courts.ie - for unreported cases of the
Superior Courts 2002-present,
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BAILII. Bailii.org,
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Darius Whelan, University College Cork. Irish Law Site - free access to law
updates and leading Irish cases,
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Department of Justice. Legislative plans and updates,
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