Criminal Law Ii
- Law
- 300 level
- 4 credit units
- 163 pages
- 20 units
This course provides an in-depth analysis of offences against property, the state, and public order, as well as corruption. It explores the elements of crimes such as stealing, housebreaking, burglary, treason, sedition, unlawful assembly, and bribery. The course also examines the administration of criminal justice, focusing on the roles of legal officers, special courts, and the treatment of offenders, including juveniles, women, and the mentally ill. It emphasizes the importance of protecting individual rights and maintaining public order.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PUL342, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PUL342 · UNIT 1: STEALING
It also an offence for you to unlawfully treat or deal with the property of another person as your own. In the either cases of taking or converting, the intention to permanently deprive the owner of such property or the person who is in rightful possession of it must exist on your part; otherwise this will not amount to stealing.
What you should be able to do
- Define and differentiate various property offences under Nigerian law.
- Explain the elements of offences against the state and public order.
- Analyze the legal framework for combating corruption in Nigeria.
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of key personnel in the criminal justice system.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different courts and tribunals in administering justice.
- Apply legal principles to factual scenarios involving criminal offences.
What it prepares you for
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Legal Practitioner
- Compliance Officer
- Investigator
- Security Analyst
- Law Enforcement
- Judiciary
- Government Agencies
- Private Security
- Corporate Governance
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Offences Against Property
Unit 1: Stealing
Understanding the legal nuances between 'taking' and 'conversion' requires careful analysis of case law and statutory definitions.
- Module 2: Offences Against the State and Public Order
Unit 2: Sedition
Distinguishing between acts that constitute sedition and those that are legitimate criticisms of the government requires a nuanced understanding of freedom of speech limitations.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Offences Against Property
Unit 1: Stealing · 2 hours
Define stealing according to the Criminal Code and Penal Code.. Identify things capable of being stolen and explain why land cannot be stolen.. Differentiate between 'taking' and 'conversion' in the context of stealing..
- Week 2Module 1: Offences Against Property
Unit 1: Stealing · 2 hours
Explain the concept of fraudulent intention and its various forms.. Distinguish between stealing and robbery based on the use of violence.. Understand the implications of receiving stolen property and the doctrine of recent possession..
- Week 3Module 1: Offences Against Property
Unit 2: Housebreaking and Burglary · 2 hours
Describe housebreaking and burglary, highlighting their similarities and differences.. Explain the elements of housebreaking, including 'breaking', 'entering', and 'dwelling-house'.. Understand the significance of intent to commit a felony in housebreaking..
- Week 4Module 1: Offences Against Property
Unit 3: Obtaining Property by False Pretence · 2 hours
Explain the offence of obtaining property by false pretence.. Identify the elements of obtaining property by false pretence, including 'false pretence', 'intent to defraud', and 'obtaining'.. Differentiate between false representation related to past/present matters and future matters..
- Week 5Module 2: Offences Against the State and Public Order
Unit 1: Treason · 2 hours
Describe treason and treasonable felony.. Explain the acts that constitute treason, including levying war against the State and instigating foreign invasion.. Understand the concept of concealment of treason and its consequences..
- Week 6Module 2: Offences Against the State and Public Order
Unit 1: Treason · 2 hours
Understand the time limitation for prosecution of treason and related offences.. Explain the evidentiary requirements for proving treason.. Describe sedition and its elements, including seditious intention..
- Week 7Module 2: Offences Against the State and Public Order
Unit 2: Sedition · 2 hours
Identify acts, speech, or publications that do not amount to sedition.. Explain how seditious intention can be proved or inferred.. Understand the defences to a charge of sedition, including the truth of the alleged seditious words..
- Week 8Module 2: Offences Against the State and Public Order
Unit 3: Unlawful Assembly, Riot and Affray · 2 hours
Describe unlawful assembly, riot, and affray.. Explain the elements of unlawful assembly, including the intent to carry out a common purpose.. Distinguish between unlawful assembly and riot based on the use of violence..
- Week 9Module 3: Offences of Corruption
Unit 1: Corruption and Abuse of Office by Public Officers · 2 hours
Understand the offences of bribery and abuse of office.. Explain the elements and shades of the offence of bribery.. Differentiate between acts of bribery and extortion..
- Week 10Module 3: Offences of Corruption
Unit 2: Corruption Relating to Administration of Justice · 2 hours
Understand the offences of judicial corruption.. Explain the elements of the offence of perjury.. Identify the many shades of the offences of judicial corruption..
- Week 11Module 3: Offences of Corruption
Unit 3: Corruption Related Offences Under the Code of Conduct · 2 hours
Understand the code of conduct expected of public officers.. Explain which acts of public officers will not contravene the Code.. Know when receiving gifts will not constitute a bribe..
- Week 12Module 3: Offences of Corruption
Unit 4: Offences of Corruption Under ICPC and EFCC Acts, etc. · 2 hours
Understand the scope of bribery under the ICPC Act.. Explain corruption-related acts prohibited by the EFCC Act.. Appreciate why prohibiting money laundering is essential to eradicating corruption and other crimes..
- Week 13Module 4: Administration Of Criminal Justice System In Nigeria
Unit 1: The Personnel Of Criminal Justice System · 2 hours
Identify the Judicial offices, and functions. Identify the roles of judicial officers, law enforcement agents, who are involved in a criminal judicial process.. Understand the role of the Attorney General.
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed outlines for each module, focusing on key definitions and distinctions.
- Review case studies in Units 1-3 to understand practical applications of property offences.
- Compare and contrast the elements of treason and sedition (Module 2) using a Venn diagram.
- Practice applying the Code of Conduct provisions to hypothetical scenarios involving public officers.
- Memorize key sections of the Criminal Code, Penal Code, ICPC Act, and EFCC Act.
- Focus on understanding the roles and powers of different actors in the criminal justice system (Units 1-3 of Module 4).
- Review past exam papers to identify frequently tested topics and question formats.
- Create flashcards for key legal terms and definitions.
- Participate in online discussion forums to clarify doubts and exchange insights with peers.
- Allocate specific time slots for revision in the weeks leading up to the exam.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PUL342 about?
This course provides an in-depth analysis of offences against property, the state, and public order, as well as corruption. It explores the elements of crimes such as stealing, housebreaking, burglary, treason, sedition, unlawful assembly, and bribery. The course also examines the administration of criminal justice, focusing on the roles of legal officers, special courts, and the treatment of offenders, including juveniles, women, and the mentally ill. It emphasizes the importance of protecting individual rights and maintaining public order.
How many units does PUL342 have?
PUL342, Criminal Law Ii, has 20 units across 6 modules, over 163 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PUL342?
PUL342 carries 4 credit units, at 300 level in Law.
Is PUL342 hard?
PUL342 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does PUL342 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 20 units.
How is PUL342 assessed?
PUL342 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with PUL342?
Law Enforcement Officer, Legal Practitioner, Compliance Officer, Investigator and Security Analyst.