1027/5022_Criminal Law, Process, and Research I_Comprehensive Notes_HD

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Criminal Law, Process, and Research I – Comprehensive Notes (2025) These notes have been specially prepared for the newly restructured LAWS1027/5022 Criminal Law, Process, and Research I course at Sydney Law School. They cover the full scope of the unit as taught in 2025 and are designed to assist with both problem-based and essay-style questions in the final exam. The material is organised into seven consolidated topics, aligning closely with the weekly seminar structure. Where two seminars were closely connected in content and focus, they have been combined into a single topic for clarity and revision efficiency. Contents Overview: Topic 1: Principles and Tiers of Justice Topic 2: Custody and Bail Topic 3: Crime and Criminalisation Topic 4: Larceny Topic 5: Police Power Topic 6: Pre-Trial Process and Prosecutorial Discretion Topic 7: Diversion