School Of LawIssues in the Criminal Justice SystemWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 69118.1
Discipline: LEGAL STUDIES
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
This unit replaced by 200701 Issues in the Criminal Justice System in 2009.
Prerequisite
200006 Introduction to Law OR LW211A Law and Society (V1) OR 200184 Introduction to Business Law
About this Unit
This unit replaced by 200701 Issues in the Criminal Justice System. This unit introduces candidates to the criminal justice system through an examination of theoretical 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 are organised, and practitioners are invited to seminars to enable candidates to gain a more practical understanding of the criminal justice system.