This course is an examination of the principles and elements of criminal law. The course examines the requirements for criminal liability, the offences of homicide and assault, sexual offences, property offences, the law of attempts and complicity in crime, criminal defences and procedural aspects of the criminal law. You will develop an appreciation of the substantive criminal law and procedural aspects such as classification of offences, processes to compel appearance, bail, preliminary examination and trial of indictable offences.