Module Code - Title:
LA4222
-
CRIMINAL LAW 2
Year Last Offered:
2026/7
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
By building on Criminal Law 1, to examine the principal criminal offences and elements of criminal procedure.
Syllabus:
Murder and manslaughter. Non-fatal offences against the person: assault and battery, aggravated assaults, false imprisonment. Sexual offences: rape, unlawful carnal knowledge of minors and others, sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault. Offences against property: arson, criminal damage, burglary, larceny, aggravated larcenies, robbery, obtaining by false pretences, embezzlement, fraudulent conversion, handling stolen property. Offences against the administration of justice: perjury, contempt of court. Offences against the public peace; Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994; criminal libel. Offences against the State; treason. Sentencing. Elements of criminal procedure: bail, extradition, and police powers.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Describe the rules and principles of the law of homicide;
Critically appraise the availability of the defence of provocation;
Explain the law and principles relating to non-fatal offences against the person and sexual offences;
Identify the law and principles regarding offences against property;
Outline the general defences to criminal liability;
Apply the rules and principles to scenarios so as to demonstrate the criminal liability involved.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
n/a
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
n/a
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Prime Texts:
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN JOURNALISM AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LAW AND ACCOUNTING
BACHELOR OF LAWS
BACHELOR OF LAWS (LAW PLUS)
BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB) IN COMMON AND CIVIL LAW
BACHELOR OF LAWS IN CIVIL AND COMMON LAW
BACHELOR OF LAWS IN LAW AND CYBER SECURITY
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
Paul.McCutcheon@ul.ie