Subject Area: Criminology
This course can also be studied in the following specialisation: Legal Studies

In this course you will be introduced to the institutions and practices of the criminal justice system. As well as considering the operation of various components of the criminal justice system - including the police, courts, and corrections - we will also address new and emerging developments in criminal justice practice, crime prevention, and responses to crime. As such, the course will provide you with a critically reflective and thought-provoking introduction to the criminal justice system, accompanied by a discussion of the key issues that arise in relation to its operation (effectiveness and non-discrimination in practice, and alignment with underlying philosophies of justice) and impact on different individuals and groups in society.