JUST 3011 Issues in the Criminal Justice System
JUST 3011 Issues in the Criminal Justice System (10 Credit Points)
Subject Details Legacy Code: 200701
This subject introduces candidates to the criminal justice system through an examination of justifications for punishment and the policy and practice of various criminal justice agencies. Attention is paid to the significance of race, class and gender, and how these variables impact upon justice within the criminal justice system. Where possible, visits to criminal justice agencies and a prison are organised, and practitioners are invited to seminars to enable candidates to gain a more practical understanding of the criminal justice system.
Level: Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Pre-requisite(s): LAWS 2004
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