The course is designed to help students explore into the fundamental concepts and principles underlying the criminal justice system. It encompasses the study of various aspects of criminal law, including the elements of crime, principles of criminal liability, defenses, inchoate crimes, and the process of criminal adjudication. The course offers an unique and distinct opportunity to holistically analyze the philosophical underpinnings of the criminal justice system and its operation in a constantly changing society.  By "principles of criminal law and justice" we mean the corpus of rules that apply to all criminal acts, regardless of their precise character. It also provides the basic concepts, processes, and safegaurds tha apply to those accused of crimes.

 

Theories of Criminology

The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the causes and  consequences of crime, and how society responds to the same. It draws upon concepts and theories from various disciplines such as sociology, psychology, law, anthropology, and biology to explain a wide range of factors that influence crime and criminal behavior. The course explores the interplay between psychopathy and neurobiological factors that shape the personality traits and cognitive processes of criminals. Alongside, it deals with the emerging areas in criminology like green criminology, critical criminology, and technology and crime.