Criminal Sanctions Law

Academic year: 2008-2009 Course code module MREC0840-A Semester: 1st semester Credits: 3 Study load (hours) 84 Theory (hours): Practice/Exercises(hours): 6,00 Other (hours): Part-time program: Instructor(s) Joëlle Rozie Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 1st semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties *General Bachelor in Law *Sequentiality 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) Knowledge of the different forms of punitive sanctions. 3. Course content This course offers an overview of the different forms of sanctions. On the one hand, the national and international framework will be explained and on the other hand there will be taught some penological visions. The criminal sanctions (deprivation of liberty, patrimonial sanctions, alternatives) will be examined, as well as the differences between criminal and other sanctions. In this course we will also discuss some important sentencing questions and attention will be paid to the execution of the sanctions and more specific the legal and practical problems rising in this matter. If possible, a visit to a penitentiary institution will be organised. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Exercise sessions 5. Assessment method Exam: Oral, with written preparation Closed book Open questions 6. Compulsory reading – study material Will be communicated during the first lecture. 7. Recommended reading - study material 8. Tutoring Prof. dr. J. Rozie is available for questions before, during and after the lessons and after an appointment (by e-mail). laatste aanpassing: last update: 05/01/2009 12:29 joelle.rozie