Postgraduate Course: Criminal Court Practice (LAWS11251)
Course Outline
| School | School of Law |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Law |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | To develop the practical skills and knowledge in relation to the process of criminal litigation and related matters in Scotland, including criminal procedure and practice and ethical and professional issues. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to:-
&· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the procedural sequence of events in summary and solemn procedure in the Sheriff Court and in the High Court.
&· Demonstrate the ability to conduct incidental motions and intermediate diet in a summary complaint.
&· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the operation of the Criminal Legal Aid scheme $ú both as to advice and as to representation.
&· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the obligations on a solicitor in relation to Legal Aid both generally, and with particular reference to a change of agency in a criminal case.
&· Demonstrate the ability to make a plea in mitigation in a straightforward summary complaint.
&· Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding as to how a straightforward summary trial is conducted.
&· Demonstrate the ability to conduct incidental motions and intermediate diet in a summary complaint.
&· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the appeal procedures which are open to an accused person following conviction and sentence.
&· Demonstrate Professionalism
&· Understand the Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
&· Demonstrate Writing and Drafting
&· Understand Professional Relationships and Team Working
&· Understand the Solicitor-Client Relationship
&· Understand Duties to the Profession
&· Understand Conflict of Interest
&· Demonstrate Advocacy
&· Understand Duties to the Court |
Assessment Information
| Classwork 50%, Exam 50% (must pass both elements) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Mrs Caroline Colliston
Tel: (0131 6)50 6301
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Course secretary | Ms Margaret Stewart
Tel: (0131 6)50 2004
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