School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyLegislation, Courts and PolicingWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101568.4
Discipline: CRIMINOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Incompatible Units
400294 - Law, Evidence and Procedure
About this Unit
This unit introduces students to the adversarial system, the legislative context of everyday policing, and the different forms of state and federal courts. It includes an emphasis on police powers (NSW and elsewhere), summary and indictable offences, and the role of enforcement and discretion. In particular alternative resolution and specialist courts are described and their role and function analysed. This unit is of value to students in policing, criminology, law, and community welfare.