From Crime to Punishment: an Introduction to Criminal Justice
Learn what is crime and understand how the criminal justice works in England and Wales by following a case through the system with this free online course.
Duration
4 weeks
Weekly study
4 hours
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What happens when a crime is allegedly committed in England and Wales? Now’s your chance to find out. On this course you’ll follow a suspect through the journey of investigation, prosecution and adjudication. You’ll step inside the courtroom - discovering how criminal justice processes work - and learn about the criminal law and key institutions like the police and the courts.
What topics will you cover?
- Week 1: Definitions of crime; measuring the extent of crime
- Week 2: Investigation and prosecution
- Week 3: The trial process
- Week 4: Sentencing
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