Subject Area: Criminology

This course examines the conduct of criminal trials in Australia and other countries. Through court observations and comparative study, it aims to enhance students' understanding of the particular features of the trial in Australian jurisdictions. Students will critically evaluate criminal justice and trial processes in other countries by focusing on a number of themes including: different trial processes; a comparison of the Australian, US, French, Chinese and Japanese criminal justice systems; juries; judges; the fair trial; child defendants; vulnerable witnesses; victims' rights; sexual assault trials; and law reform.