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Two essays of 1500-2000 words (25% each), and one written
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| Module Overview |
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The Criminal Justice System comprises those institutions and agencies that are collectively responsible for managing a state’s response to crime and disorder. This module provides an introduction to the key agencies within contemporary criminal justice systems. It will cover:
· The historical development of the Criminal Justice System in and
· An introduction to the role and functions of each of the key agencies including the police, courts, prisons and probation.
· Contemporary issues in criminal justice.
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| Module Aims |
Students completing this course will:
· Appreciate how the Criminal Justice System in and
compares with other systems;
· Understand the individual and collective contributions of the key Criminal Justice System agencies in this country;
· Have critical insights into the ways that the contemporary Criminal Justice system is being changed and why this is occurring.
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| Learning Outcomes |
Students completing this course will:
1. Appreciate how the Criminal Justice System in and
compares with other systems;
2. Understand the individual and collective contributions of the key Criminal Justice System agencies in this country;
3. Have critical insights into the ways that the contemporary Criminal Justice system is being changed and why this is occurring.
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
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· Newburn, T. (2007) Criminology. Cullompton: Willan.
· Mike Maguire, Rod Morgan and Robert Reiner (editors) Oxford Handbook of Criminology (4th edition, March 2007) Oxford University Press March 2007.
· Davies, M., Croall, H. and Tyrer, J. (2009) Criminal Justice: An Introduction to the Criminal Justice Process in and
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London
: Pearson.
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| Last Updated |
| Sept2010 |
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