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Criminal-law foundations in six lessons

Begin with module 1: sources, classification, conduct and fault. Continue with the core course for participation, defences and sentencing.

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Identify the offence’s classification, material elements and required fault. This introductory route prepares you for the 22-lesson core course.

The syllabus

  1. From the course General Principles of Criminal Law

    1. Introduction to General Criminal Law

      Identify the sources of criminal law and the structure of the analysis.

      Up next9 minStep 1
    2. Classification of Offences

      Distinguish fault categories from procedural classifications.

      11 minStep 2
    3. Actus Reus: The Material Element of the Offence

      Establish the required conduct, circumstances and consequences.

      11 minStep 3
    4. Subjective Mens Rea: The Mental Element of the Offence

      Identify the accused’s actual intention, knowledge or awareness of risk.

      11 minStep 4
    5. Objective Mens Rea: The Mental Element of the Offence

      Apply the relevant objective fault standard.

      10 minStep 5
    6. Actus Reus & Mens Rea: Coincidence and Common-Sense Inference

      Connect conduct and fault in time and assess permissible inferences.

      10 minStep 6

An independently curated sequence. Every lesson also lives in its own course, and your progress is shared between the two.