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DEM1236 CRIMINAL LAW Semester 1 2024/2025


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Yusof Aziz
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Lessons

Here is the class outline:

1. TOPIC 1 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL LAW

• Historical background of criminal law in Malaysia • Doctrine of stare decisis

TOPIC 1
QUIZ 1

2. TOPIC 2 CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

• Types of crime • Functions of punishment • Aim v justification • Sentencing disparity

QUIZ 2
Web resource

3. Actus Reus and Mens Rea

Web resource
CASE REVIEW

4. TOPIC 3 BASIC ELEMENTS OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY

• Actus reus • Mens rea • Strict liability

5. Crimes and Punishment

https://youtu.be/JLwvbYXidFM
Types of Crimes and Punishment
Elements of Crime
Group / Individual Assignment

6. TOPIC 4 GENERAL EXCEPTIONS : PRIVATE DEFENCE

• Defences : justifications and excuses • Private defence of person • Private defence of property

General defences
Defences

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

actus reus and mens rea
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