KDEC 6020 - Criminal law in a global perspective

This course introduces students to both the variety and the common traits of criminal law and justice systems around the world, with a particular emphasis on the USA, UK and France. The class will deal with key concepts and issues, such as: individual or collective liability, the principle of legality, efficiency versus human rights, types of trials, out-of-court settlement. The course continues with a study of key aspects of the current globalization of criminal law and justice, with a focus on white collar law enforcement. This course is research-driven and requires a significant amount of reading throughout the semester and in preparation of the final paper.

None.

12 x 2 hours.

E. BREEN : Continuous assessment : 33 % - Final paper (3h00) : 67 % of the final grade.

Quiz on class readings (documents allowed),

Final paper : end of semester paper (max 50000 characters incl. spaces) based on personal research and analysis throughout the semester. Use of Chat GTP or other AI tools strictly forbidden.

S. RAOULT : Examen écrit de 2heures sous forme de commentaire de texte.

Aucun document.

Students are required to read, before each class, the documents made available online.