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Course
Comparative criminal justice policy
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Comparative Criminal Justice Policy is broadly concerned with the study of criminal justice systems from a comparative perspective. It considers criminal justice systems from a range of jurisdictions with a view to highlighting the merits and drawbacks of these systems. These systems may or may not potentially endorse or undermine the pursuit of justice. The course broadly explores the fact that what a crime is can often be described as a social construct, because it can differ according to the nation state’s own definition of what it wishes to be criminal. The course reviews the various methods of comparison, from the approaches that can be taken when studying criminal justice policy, the tools used to complete field work, the ability to critically consider crime and punishment statistics from a number of jurisdictions to an identification and review of the key philosophies, aims and values of criminal justice systems criminal justice systems around the world.
Module A: Methods of comparative research
LWM07A
- Finding data
- Measuring crime
- Comparing statistics
- Comparing policies
Module B: Legal cultures and criminal justice policy
LWM07B
- Common law
- Civil law
- Socialist law
- Islamic law
Module C: Aspects of comparative criminal policy
LWM07C
- Policing and prosecution
- Trials and sentencing
- Use of imprisonment
- Probation and community punishment
Module D: Global crime
LWM07D
- Controlling transnational crime
- War crimes
- Terrorism
- International law and crime
Assessment
Each module is assessed by a 45-minute unseen written exam.
Sequence
It is strongly recommended that you attempt the modules in order.
How to apply
You can apply to study a module individually as a standalone unit or as part of a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Laws qualification. (In either scenario, they must be studied in order.)
These modules also contribute towards the following specialist pathways for Laws:
- Common Law
- Comparative and Foreign Law
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- International Criminal Justice
