? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : LAW-3-U02755

The aim of the course is to introduce students to key features of penal systems in Scotland and in England and Wales (and elsewhere, where relevant).

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Home subject area

Law, (School of Law, Schedule F)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Thursday 14:00 15:50 Central

By the end of the course, students should be able to: identify and discuss the main penal sanctions available in Scotland and in England & Wales; explain the workings of these sanctions and analyse their rationales; and summarise research evidence as to these sanctions' effectiveness and effects.

One essay of no more than 5,000 words [13 pages].

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Rozanne Luty
Tel : (0131 6)50 2056
Email : Rozanne.Luty@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Richard Jones
Tel : (0131 6)50 2032
Email : richard.jones@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/courses/viewcourse.asp?ref=44

School Website : http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/