This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the law as it relates to criminal activity by outlining the main ingredients of a crime and identifying actions regarded as crimes as opposed to moral wrongs. An examination of fatal and non-fatal offences against the person is also provided. Further an examination of specific offenses against property is obtained. In particular the law relating to theft and various offences involving deception are highlighted. An understanding is also provided of the crimes of strict and vicarious liability as well as defences available in law.