A2 Criminal Law homework for Jan-May 2010
... The homework deadline is 3.15pm on the date given - this cannot be changed ...
Mr Happy always shows
a bibliography at the end of his essays
(1) IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAND IN YOUR HOMEWORK ON TIME. It is NOT your teachers job to remind you to do the work.
(2) Please DO NOT e-mail homework (it can get lost) - place it inside the RED BOX in the Laws classroom BEFORE 3.15pm ON THE DATE SHOWN. You will lose marks if you hand in an essay which does not show an essay plan. If your homework is handed in late (even by just a few seconds) or without a Self-assessment Sheet - you will be given a fail grade.
(3) IF YOUR ESSAY IS THIN and/or lacks depth and analysis YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO DO IT AGAIN. Plan a structured answer to the question - start early because the first draft is generally unacceptable. Follow the 'Essay writing guidance'.
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To be completed for the date/time shown ...
Thursday 11th February 2010 - A2 Criminal students in Block 2LB, 2LC and 2LE to do Essay LA2-5.
If you are unsure of the
Block/Class you are in - check this timetable ...
Essay LA2-5 - Produce a detailed written essay: Lord Lane states ..."It is an essential element of an assault that the act is done contrary to the will and without the consent of the victim." Dr Jepson argues that ..."Consent should never be a valid defence when it comes to intent to commit serious offences against the person." Critically analyse these views. Answer guide: See Lord Lane's comments and Dr Peter Jepson's published article: 'Consent and non-fatal offences against the person' .
Double Homework: If you failed to submit your last homework on time (or failed to include a self-assessment sheet) you should also undertake a fully researched and word processed exam question from the 'EssayBank'.
Follow the 'Essay writing guidance'.
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HALF-TERM HOMEWORK
To be completed for the First Class after half-term. This half-term homework will be assessed by your Laws Teacher and then marked collectively in class.
All A2 Criminal Law Students - Rio plays for Newtown Athletic football team. He has an important match against a local team. Soon after the kick-off, Rio, while jumping to head the ball, is involved in a clash of heads with an opposing player, Didier, causing a swelling to Didier's cheek. Rio, himself, receives a nasty blow to his head and appears to be concussed and dizzy. Rio insists on continuing after treatment but is still in a dazed condition. A few minutes later, Rio jumps wildly into a late tackle on Didier. Didier is carried off and x-rays later reveal that he has a broken leg.
The referee, Ellery, raises a red card to send Rio off the pitch, Rio is furious and punches Ellery causing a cut on Ellery's eyebrow.
Discuss Rio's potential criminal liability for the above incidents together with any defences which may be available to him.
Follow the 'Essay writing guidance'. You MUST attach a self-assessment sheet. Hand in your homework early.
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Thursday 25th February 2010 - A2 Criminal Law students in Block 2LC to do Essay LA2-6.
Thursday 4th March 2010 - A2 Criminal Law students in Block 2LE to do Essay LA2-6.
Thursday 11th March 2010 - A2 Criminal Law students in Block 2LB to do Essay LA2-6.
If you are unsure of the
Block/Class you are in - check this timetable ...
Essay LA2-6 - "Acid, who was aware that he is HIV positive, had unprotected consensual sexual intercourse with his girlfriend Alkali. As a result, Alkali contracted the virus. Discuss Acid's criminal liability."
Adapted from 'Criminal Law 2009-10' by Norman Baird (Routledge-Cavendish).
In answering the abovequestion you should show analytical thought and demonstrate all aspects of the law associated with the doctrine of judicial precedent.
Double Homework: If you failed to submit your last homework on time (or failed to include a self-assessment sheet) you should also undertake a fully researched and word processed exam question from the 'EssayBank'.
Follow the 'Essay writing guidance'. You MUST attach a self-assessment sheet. Hand in your homework early.
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Thursday 18th March 2010 - A2 Criminal Law students in Block 2LC to do Essay LA2-7.
Thursday 25th March 2010 A2 Criminal Law students in Block 2LE to do Essay LA2-7.
Thursday 1st April 2010 - A2 Criminal Law students in Block 2LB to do Essay LA2-7.
If you are unsure of the
Block/Class you are in - check this timetable ...
Essay LA2-7 - Produce a detailed plan to the question: "Mark and Jodie were boyfriend and girlfriend, when Jodie decided to ditch Mark until after her laws exams because she wants to go to University. Mark was upset and angry and, over the course of the following few months, he made a number of telephone calls to Jodie. As a result of these telephone calls, Jodie suffered a psychological breakdown. Discuss Mark's criminal liability.
Adapted from 'Criminal Law 2009-10' by Norman Baird (Routledge-Cavendish).
Double Homework: If you failed to submit your last homework on time (or failed to include a self-assessment sheet) you should also undertake a fully researched and word processed exam question from the 'EssayBank'.
Follow the 'Essay writing guidance'. You MUST attach a self-assessment sheet. Hand in your homework early.
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EASTER REVISION HOMEWORK
A2 Criminal Law students - See www.LawsBlog.co.uk for the Easter Homework.
Also, produce a "timeline list of cases" (i.e. in date order, with detailed case notes showing all judicial precedent issues) for the 'special study area of law'. You should give this to your Laws Teacher by 3.15pm Thursday 14th May 2009.
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Thursday 22nd April 2010 - A2 Criminal Law students in Block 2LC to do Essay LA2-8.
Thursday 29th April 2010 A2 Criminal Law students in Block 2LE to do Essay LA2-8.
Thursday 6th May 2010 - A2 Criminal Law students in Block 2LB to do Essay LA2-8.
If you are unsure of the
Block/Class you are in - check this timetable ...
Essay LA2-8 - Produce a written essay to the question: Colin disliked Matthew. Intending to frighten him, he threw a stone at Matthew's car as he was being driving past. The stone hit the windscreen and smashed it. George, the driver, lost control of the car, which mounted the pavement and crashed into a bus queque, seriously injuring a child. George, the driver, was bruised as a result of the collission and Mathew suffered shock. Discuss Colin's criminal liability.
Adapted from 'Criminal Law 2009-10 by Norman Baird (Routledge-Cavendish).
Double Homework: If you failed to submit your last homework on time (or failed to include a self-assessment sheet) you should also undertake a fully researched and word processed exam question from the 'EssayBank'.
Guidance: Make use of the 'Special Study Materials'. Identify key cases and examine the words of judges. Go beyond the textbook, researching from a cases and materials textbook or judgements via Bailii.org.
Follow the 'Essay writing guidance'. You MUST attach a self-assessment sheet. Hand in your homework early.
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Thursday 13th May 2010 - A2 Criminal Law Students in Block 2LB, 2LC, and 2LE to do Activity LA2-9.
If you are unsure of the
Block/Class you are in - download this timetable
Activity LA2-9 - Complete/hand in your timeline and case notes.
Double Homework: If you failed to submit your last homework on time (or failed to include a self-assessment sheet) you should also undertake a fully researched and word processed exam question from the 'EssayBank'.
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