Module Information
Module Identifier
LC36520
Module Title
Principles of Evidence
Academic Year
2020/2021
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Mutually Exclusive
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
Due to Covid-19 students should refer to the module Blackboard pages for assessment details
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours (Unseen) | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Essay (2,000 words) | 40% |
| Semester Assessment | Outline of essay | 10% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours (Unseen) | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Essay (2,000 words) | 40% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Outline of essay | 10% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Identify, explain and analyse critically main rules/law of evidence.
2. Understand and evaluate critically the theories, concepts and principles underlying the rules of evidence.
3. Utilize and apply evidentiary rules in practical scenarios.
4. Critically assess and evaluate evidentiary rules and their practical application.
5. Provide evidence of a detailed evaluation of evidentiary rules in terms of equitable application of justice.
Brief description
The law of evidence governs the methods by which matters may be proved within the criminal legal process. The module covers the rules of criminal evidence in England and Wales.
Content
The module considers key concepts of evidence, including but not limited to: burden/standard of proof, character, hearsay, witness testimony, expert evidence, confession evidence, identification, improperly obtained evidence.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | |
| Communication | Seminar discussions/activities develop individual and group presentation and oral argument + courtroom scenarios. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Seminar participation and exam preparation develop different aspects of academic research, from understanding and referencing sources through the dissemination of ideas to others orally, and developing written communication skills. |
| Information Technology | Library and research skills are fundamental to preparation for seminars and assessed work. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Recommended topic for any considering working in criminal practice/criminal justice system. |
| Problem solving | Seminar discussion/preparation and debate |
| Research skills | Research and preparation for seminars and assessments |
| Subject Specific Skills | Reading and understanding legal materials particular to the law of evidence. |
| Team work | Group activities and discussion. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6