Introduction to Criminal Law

Name: Introduction to Criminal Law
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Learn how the UK’s criminal justice system maintains the rule of law in this free online legal studies course.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Outline the roles, powers and structure of the police force in the UK
List general principles of prosecution
Identify the key stages of a trial, rules of evidence and standards for determining guilt or innocence
Analyse different types of sentencing and the legal framework governing them
Evaluate various forms of homicide and the elements required to establish the relevant offence
Define various terms used in the criminal justice system
Classify criminal offences and courts in the UK
Discuss the purpose and principles of prosecution and cautioning
Identify the role of prosecutors
Describe the rights of the defendant in court

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