Global Reconstructions of Justice

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Total of 170 hours

Criminology at Undergraduate level

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Crime and criminal justice can no longer be considered as local issues, whilst criminology can no longer confine itself to national borders. There are now international crimes and international courts, as well as a common conception that the crime and suffering that happens elsewhere is of global concern. This subject therefore critically examines crime, justice and responsibility from an international and comparative perspective. It explores the emergence of international crimes and international courts; analyses the operation and rationale of internationally and regionally-led interventions, which aim to both halt ongoing atrocities and reconstruct local justice systems in their wake; and, examines a series of case studies which highlight current global issues that demand criminological attention. Concerned with the connection beween the local and the global, this subject seeks to highlight what criminology - traditionally a nationally focused discipline - can contribute and gain through a greater engagement with international crime and criminal justice.

On completion of this subject students should:

• develop a sound understanding of crime and criminal justice in a global context;
• evaluate the rationale and practice of internationalised justice initiatives;
• examine the strengths and weaknesses of current ways of addressing international crime and its societal impact;
• analyse the social, cultural and political dynamics of the internationalisation of crime and justice.

A 1500 word essay (30%) due mid-semester, and a 3500 word research essay (70%) due during the examination period.

Hurdle Requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 75% of classes in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. Regular participation in class is required.

Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject students should:

• have highly developed cognitive, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• have an advanced understanding of complex concepts and the ability to express them lucidly in writing and orally;
• have sophisticated awareness of cultural, ethnic and gender diversities and their implications;
• have an ability to plan work and to use time effectively.