Overview

Most people charged with a criminal offence are sentenced, which may involve the loss of individual liberty, a fundamental right in our society. This subject examines the law and practice of sentencing in Victoria. The substantive law of sentencing is examined, the theoretical bases of sentencing are critically evaluated and … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

La Trobe Law School

Subject coordinator

Anita Mackay

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

Subject instances

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Identify and analyse Victorian sentencing law and policy.
2.
Critically evaluate sentencing law, policy and practice in Victoria and suggest appropriate reform.
3.
Develop written and oral communication skills appropriate to law and criminology.
4.
Demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a group.

Learning activities

Readings, class discussions, oral presentation, written assignment

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must have completed 60 credit points of LAW or LCR Coded subjects offered by the Law School.