DEM1236 CRIMINAL LAW Semester 1 2024/2025
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Here is the class outline:
1. TOPIC 1 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL LAW• Historical background of criminal law in Malaysia • Doctrine of stare decisis 2 sections
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2. TOPIC 2 CRIME AND PUNISHMENT• Types of crime • Functions of punishment • Aim v justification • Sentencing disparity 2 sections
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3. Actus Reus and Mens Rea2 sections
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4. TOPIC 3 BASIC ELEMENTS OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY• Actus reus • Mens rea • Strict liability |
5. Crimes and Punishment
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6. TOPIC 4 GENERAL EXCEPTIONS : PRIVATE DEFENCE• Defences : justifications and excuses • Private defence of person • Private defence of property 2 sections
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7. TOPIC 5 GENERAL EXCEPTIONS : CONSENT• The defence of consent • Reality of consent |
8. TOPIC 6 : GENERAL EXCEPTIONS : NECESSITY• Rationale • The law relating to necessity |
9. TOPIC 7 : GENERAL EXCEPTIONS : SUPERIOR ORDERS• Lawful orders • Unlawful orders |
10. TOPIC 8 : GENERAL EXCEPTIONS : MISTAKE• Mistake of fact • Mistake of law • Mistake of possession offences |
11. TOPIC 9 : GENERAL EXCEPTIONS : DURESS• Rationale • The law relating to duress |
12. Topic 2 - Criminal Liability
Nov 20
Assault & Criminal Force Hurt & Grievous Hurt Rape 1 section
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