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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 | Arts and Society Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| 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.
Availability
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| Online | Half Year Period 2 |
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| Online | Police Study Period 1 |
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| Online | Police Study Period 2 |
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| Online | Police Study Period 3 |
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- Key:
On-campus- Off-Campus
International students- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Police Study Period 1 | 12/1/2025 | 3/3/2025 | 6/5/2025 | 21/8/2025 |
| Police Study Period 2 | 18/5/2025 | 23/6/2025 | 16/8/2025 | 13/11/2025 |
| Police Study Period 2 | 13/4/2025 | 26/5/2025 | 29/7/2025 | 13/11/2025 |
| Police Study Period 3 | 5/10/2025 | 20/11/2025 | 28/1/2026 | 23/5/2026 |
| Half Year Period 2 | 29/6/2025 | 28/8/2025 | 5/10/2025 | 6/12/2025 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
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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| 091103 | $4,248.00 | $1,993.00 | not applicable | $4,284.00 |
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Assessment | Presentation (30%)|Quiz (30%)|Invigilated Exam (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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