INTRODUCTION
Aim: This module aims to introduce you, as a law student, to the concepts related to criminal
law as a means employed to control deviant behavior, and social policy pertaining to the
administration of criminal justice. The module also aims to introduce you as a student to
substantive offences under the Penal Code.
Objectives
At the end of the module, you should be able to:
Define key concepts related to criminal law
Appreciate the nature of criminal law
Understand and analyze the concepts of criminal law
This module has 15 units requiring about 7 hours of work each.
STUDY SKILLS
As a distant learner, you will be taking control of your learning environment. You therefore need
to balance up in the manner in which you utilize your time. You also need to reacquaint yourself
in areas such as essay writing as well as coping with examination pressure.
NEED HELP
In case you have any problems and questions, you may use the services of the Institute of
Distance Education at the University of Zambia or contact the Course Coordinator in the Law
School. (Indicate the offices and contact details of the offices)
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