Criminal and Procedural Law (5cr)
Course unit code: LTL2030
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
The student has a general impression of the content of The Criminal Codeof Finland and of the system of criminal sanctions. S/he knows the keyconcepts and rules of criminal law. The student knows the generalprocedural principles and concepts and also the system of procedurallaw. S/he knows the initiation, preparation and settlement provisions ofcriminal and civil cases and non-contentious civil cases.
Content
Key facts of criminal law Constituent elements of crime Criminal sanctions Criminal investigation and coercive measures Liability for damages in criminal matters Parties and their right to public legal aid Types of proceedings, precautionary measures Initiation, preparation and main hearing in a district court Appeal Alternative ways of dispute settlement