Criminal Law

The Criminal Law Module

  • Only what you actually need to know for the SQE 1 exam for Criminal Law.
  • 83 bite-sized videos so you can learn faster.
  • The entire Criminal Law SRA syllabus into 37 easy diagrams.
  • Test your knowledge as you go with sample Criminal Law questions.
  • 83 colourful study notes to refresh your knowledge quickly.
Course Content

Core principles of criminal liability

  • smart_displayActus reus and mens rea
  • smart_displayParties to an offence - Principal offender, Accomplices and Joint enterprise
  • smart_displayInchoate offences - attempt to commit an offence
  • smart_displayAssault
  • smart_displayBattery
  • smart_displayCausing actual bodily harm (s. 47 Offences Against the Person Act 1861)
  • smart_displayWounding (s. 20 Offences Against the Person Act 1861)
  • smart_displayCausing grievous bodily harm (s. 18 Offences Against the Person Act 1861)
  • smart_displayTheft (section 1 of the Theft Act 1968)
  • smart_displayRobbery (section 8 of the Theft Act 1968)
  • smart_displayBurglary (section 9 of the Theft Act 1968)
  • smart_displayAggravated burglary (section 10 of the Theft Act 1968)
  • smart_displayFraud - By false representation
  • smart_displayFraud - By abuse of position
  • smart_displayFraud - By failing to disclose
  • smart_displayCriminal damage (simple, aggravated and arson)
  • smart_displayHomicide & murder
  • smart_displayManslaughter
  • smart_displayGeneral Defences - Intoxication
  • smart_displaySelf-defence/defence of another
  • smart_displayPartial defences: loss of control and diminished responsibility

Advising clients, including vulnerable clients, about the procedure and processes at the police station

  • smart_displayRight to legal advice
  • smart_displayRight to have someone informed of your arrest
  • smart_displayReviews and detention time limits under PACE 1984, Code C
  • smart_displayWhen an identification procedure must be held
  • smart_displayDifferent types of identification procedure
  • smart_displayProcedure for carrying out an identification procedure PACE 1984, Code D
  • smart_displayRight to silence
  • smart_displayAdverse inferences
  • smart_displayRole and appropriate conduct by a defence solicitor
  • smart_displayRole of appropriate adult

Bail applications

  • smart_displayThe right to bail and exceptions
  • smart_displayConditional bail
  • smart_displayProcedure for applying for bail
  • smart_displayFurther applications for bail
  • smart_displayAppeals against decisions on bail
  • smart_displayAbsconding and breaches of bail
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