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LEGAL301-23D (HAM)
Crimes
30 Points
Staff
Convenor(s)
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Wayne Rumbles
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N.4.10
wayne.rumbles@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
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Leilani Warren
leilani.warren@waikato.ac.nz
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Librarian(s)
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What this paper is about
An analysis of the general principles of criminal law and selected offences chargeable under New Zealand law; an introduction to criminal procedure from arrest to sentencing in both jury and judge-alone trials (excluding evidence); and an introduction to the criminal justice system.
Wayne's Office Hours are Tuesday 12-2 or email for an appointment
Caroline's Office Hours are Thursday 10-12 or email for an appointment
Rachel's Office Hours are Thursday 1-2 Friday 2-3 ( B Semester only) or email for an appointment
How this paper will be taught
Crimes is a full-year course. There are 2 hours of teaching per week.
- On Monday, the 2-hour lecture will be held in the classroom and will focus on learning the relevant legal concepts.
In six weeks of the year, small group tutorials are held and these will focus on preparing for assessments (including the final examination).
All teaching will be Zoomed live and also recorded and available on Moodle/ via Panopto after the session, although you are encouraged to attend class wherever possible.
Required Readings
All law students are required to purchase, for use in all law papers, a copy of Coppard, McLay, Murray & Orpin-Dowell, New Zealand Law Style Guide, 3rd edition, Thomson Reuters (2018). This is available from Bennetts, at an approximate price of $37 including GST.
Texts - you will need to have access to, and regularly consult:
1) JB Robertson (ed) Adams on Criminal Law (Student ed, Thomson Reuters, 2021)
- Provides section by section commentary including recent and important case law. Full version is available electronically through Westlaw NZ; student version available in paper at Bennetts Bookshop and in the library
2) A Simester and W Brookbanks Principles of Criminal Law (5th ed, Thomson Reuters, 2019)
- Provides a narrative commentary with in-depth explanation of the principles and operation of all core aspects of the criminal law. Available through the library in paper or online access.
Case readings for this course are available at the Waikato Reading List at the following link:
https://waikato.rl.talis.com/lists/68709E90-36A7-898F-FBDD-943379CD755D.html
You need to have access to the Crimes Act either purchase LexisNexis Crimes Act 1961, 26th edition or through https://www.legislation.govt.nz/ or Lexis Advance.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessments
How you will be assessed
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.