Module Syllabus Overview
Module covers all the aspects related to the procedures for criminal law. Included is the process for bringing the accused to trial, principles of interrogation, how searches may be done, how evidence is gathered and seized, different warrants as well as the litigation stages.
This module has a written exam as well as two assessments. The two assessments combined have a marking weight of 20% and the exam carries 80% of the marks.
This module is at the NQF 7 level and is worth 12 credits.
At the end of this module you will understand the basics of:
- Principles of interrogation
- Inquisitorial procedures
- Accusatorial procedures
- Bringing the accused before court
- Search & seizure
- Arraignment & pleas
- Verdict & sentencing
- Amendment of verdict
- Review & appeal
- Child justice
Exam Information
This module usually has an exam that is:
- Written exam
- Closed book
- Uses Invigilator App for proctoring
- Covers all the study material
Reading Schedule: Semester 1
17 Weeks
Syllabus Coverage: Pages 6 to 557 (552 total pages).
Term: 01 Feb 2027 to 31 May 2027 (~32 pages/week)
Note 1: calculation is based on the physical page numbers (13ed)
Note 2: calculation is automatically done based on book page count.
| Week | Reading Target | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 01 Feb – 07 Feb | Pages 6 – 38 | 33 pages |
| Week 2 08 Feb – 14 Feb | Pages 39 – 71 | 33 pages |
| Week 3 15 Feb – 21 Feb | Pages 72 – 104 | 33 pages |
| Week 4 22 Feb – 28 Feb | Pages 105 – 137 | 33 pages |
| Week 5 01 Mar – 07 Mar | Pages 138 – 170 | 33 pages |
| Week 6 08 Mar – 14 Mar | Pages 171 – 203 | 33 pages |
| Week 7 15 Mar – 21 Mar | Pages 204 – 236 | 33 pages |
| Week 8 22 Mar – 28 Mar | Pages 237 – 269 | 33 pages |
| Week 9 29 Mar – 04 Apr | Pages 270 – 301 | 32 pages |
| Week 10 05 Apr – 11 Apr | Pages 302 – 333 | 32 pages |
| Week 11 12 Apr – 18 Apr | Pages 334 – 365 | 32 pages |
| Week 12 19 Apr – 25 Apr | Pages 366 – 397 | 32 pages |
| Week 13 26 Apr – 02 May | Pages 398 – 429 | 32 pages |
| Week 14 03 May – 09 May | Pages 430 – 461 | 32 pages |
| Week 15 10 May – 16 May | Pages 462 – 493 | 32 pages |
| Week 16 17 May – 23 May | Pages 494 – 525 | 32 pages |
| Week 17 24 May – 30 May | Pages 526 – 557 | 32 pages |
Interactive Examination Preparation
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