SCHEDULE 1 - Areas of Academic SCHEDULE 1 - Areas of Academic Knowledge

Rule 4(1)(a)

1.   Interpretation

An area of knowledge listed in this Schedule –

(a) must be studied; but

(b) does not need to be studied in a specific subject or situation.

2.   Criminal law and procedure

(1) The topics covered in respect of criminal law and procedure are to provide knowledge of –

(a) the general doctrines of criminal law; and

(b) examination of both offences against the person and offences against property; and

(c) various defences; and

(d) elements of criminal procedure.

(2) Without limiting subclause (1) , the topics covered in respect of criminal law and procedure may include –

(a) the definition of crime; and

(b) the elements of crime; and

(c) the aims of criminal law; and

(d) homicide and defences; and

(e) non-fatal offences against the person and defences; and

(f) the general doctrines of criminal law including such topics as –

(i) attempts; and

(ii) participation in crime; and

(iii) drunkenness; and

(iv) mistake; and

(v) strict responsibility; and

(g) the elements of criminal procedure including such topics as –

(i) classification of offences; and