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From Crime to Punishment: an Introduction to Criminal Justice (FutureLearn)

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From Crime to Punishment: an Introduction to Criminal Justice (FutureLearn)

What is crime? How does criminal justice work in England and Wales? Find out more by following a case through the system. What happens when a crime is allegedly committed in the UK? Now’s your chance to find out. On this course you’ll follow a suspect through the journey of investigation, prosecution and adjudication.

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You’ll step inside the courtroom - discovering how criminal justice processes work in England and Wales - 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
What will you achieve?

  • Identify different definitions of ‘crime’
  • Describe, in basic terms, key processes in criminal justice including investigation, prosecution, defence, adjudication and sentencing
  • Develop a reasoned view on the values underpinning criminal justice processes in England and Wales, and on the effectiveness of institutions including police, lawyers, and courts
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