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Contemporary problems in the administration of criminal justice

LAW5335

Synopsis

The unit will vary so as to maintain a focus of developing significance. Topics covered may include: concepts of criminal justice, managerialism in criminal justice, juries, legal aid in the post-Dietrich era, the nature and extent of police investigative powers, gender issues in criminal justice, judicial training, recent developments in sentencing, the media and the criminal justice system, prosecution of complex criminal cases, the concept of dangerousness in the criminal justice system and miscarriages of justice

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

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Credit points
6
Level
5
Audience
Postgraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Law
Handbook year
2026

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Offerings (1)

  • Second semesterMonash Law Chambers · ON-BLK

Listed in 3 areas of study

  • Criminal law and forensicsSpecialisation electives
  • Global society and human rightsSpecialisation electives
  • Public sector governance and regulationSpecialisation electives