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UNIT 1
MODULE 3: CRIMINAL LAW (cont'd)

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES CONTENT

Students should be able to:

(d) provocation;

(e) intoxication; and,

(f) self-defence.

7. evaluate the sentencing theories Sentencing:
and practices in the
Commonwealth Caribbean. (a) theories;

(b) types and practices; and,

(c) sentencing of young offenders.

Suggested Teaching and Learning Activities

To facilitate students’ attainment of the objectives of this Module, teachers are advised to engage
students in the teaching and learning activities listed below.

1. Assign students to critique films on related criminal law topics.

2. Allow students to participate in moots and debates on criminal law issues, for example, on
whether the age of criminal responsibility should be raised.

3. Include analysis of criminal cases in scrapbooks.

4. Allow students to participate in lectures and discussions with visiting resource persons with
expertise in areas of criminal law.

5. Allow students to visit criminal courts and report on observations.

6. Arrange with Court Registrar to visit the courts in session and interview personnel (for
example, judge, defence counsel and prosecutor).

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