Criminal Law and Procedure - Exam Checklist (H1 - 82 mark)

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About the notes: - These notes outline the steps needed to answer part A of the criminal law exam. I created this checklist and used it in my exam and it was all I needed. I include the key legislative provisions as well as the theoretical underpinnings of each section. - The notes are organised by 'steps' to guide you through answering the hypo question. About me: - I am a third year law student with a high H1 average. - I have received several prizes for my academic achievements, including a scholarship covering the full tuition of my law degree, for placing as one of the top 2 students during my first year at law school. - I was a STS tutor. - I have been successful in securing numerous clerkships at top tier firms. - I have a graduate job lined-up at a top tier international firm. Topics covered in the notes: - Interpretation of offence provisions (language, context, purpose, ways to read criminal law) - Identification of physical and fault elements (results, conduct etc.) - Physical elements which are results - Policing choices - Prosecutorial choices - Regulatory choices - Sentencing