Module Information
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 exam | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Essay 2000 words | 40% |
| Semester Assessment | Outline of essay | 10% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours unseen exam | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Essay 2000 words | 40% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Outline of essay | 10% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Identify, understand and explain main rules of evidence.
2. Understand theories and principles of evidentiary rules.
3. Understand practical application of evidentiary rules.
4. Utilize and apply evidentiary rules into practical courtroom scenarios.
5. Discuss evidentiary rules and their application.
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.
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.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | N/A |
| Communication | Seminar discussions/activities will develop individual and group presentation and oral argument. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Seminar participation and exam will 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 exam 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 exam. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Reading and understanding legal materials particular to the law of evidence. |
| Team work | Group activities and discussion in seminars. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5