Introduction
This unit gives students an understanding of and opportunity to apply their knowledge of the common law legal system in the context of arrest, search and evidentiary considerations as a police witness and criminal incident investigator. It covers a range of topics from: common law, legislation, Parliament and courts, case law, statutory interpretation, legal research skills, arrest, custody, search, various evidentiary provisions, criminal responsibility and your role as a police witness.
Summary
| Unit name | Law for Policing |
| Unit code | PEM107 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | Health School of Paramedicine and Public Safety |
| Discipline | Policing and Emergency Management |
| Coordinator | Mr Samuel Diprose Adams |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the relationship between the police constable and the greater legal system including criminal courts and government
- Apply legal reasoning in criminal law, evidence law, and police procedural law in scenarios relevant to operational police constables
- Communicate to individuals their relevant significant rights within the criminal justice system
- Recognise issues of evidentiary reliability and admissibility in scenarios relevant to operational police constables
- Give oral evidence as a police witness in the Magistrates Court
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Presentation (30%)|Quiz (30%)|Invigilated Exam (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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