LAWS1016 Criminal Exam Scaffold HD Notes USYD 2024

Description

Aligned with University of Sydney Law School Curriculum Overview: A comprehensive, exam-focused scaffold tailored for students studying criminal law at the University of Sydney Law School. Follows the official module structure, with clear topic breakdowns, leading cases, and key statutory references. Ideal for open-book exams and revision. Topics Covered (Based on USYD Criminal Law Modules): - Introduction to Criminal Law – Functions, sources, and normative theories (liberalism, realism, feminism) - Principles of Criminalisation – Autonomy, community welfare, harm principle, paternalism, public wrong - Burden & Standard of Proof – Evidential vs legal burden, BRD, statutory reversals - Elements of Criminal Offences – Actus reus, mens rea, voluntariness, causation (with advanced discussion of recklessness and intention) - Homicide I – Murder – s18 Crimes Act, causation, intent to kill or cause GBH, reckless indifference (Royall, Crabbe, Zaburoni) - Homicide II – Manslaughter – UDA and negligent manslaughter, duties to act, omissions, causation (Burns, Nydam, Taktak) - Assault & Bodily Harm Offences – Common assault, ABH, wounding, GBH, s33 & s35 offences (Fagan, Zanker, Knight, Donovan) - Consent to Harm – When consent is valid (Brown, Wilson, M(B))