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 students 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. Students will engage with contemporary issues and ongoing debates in criminal justice, including through exposure wherever possible to criminal justice agencies, a prison, legal clients and practitioners to enable students to gain a deep and practical understanding and experience.
Level: Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Pre-requisite(s): LAWS 2004
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