Criminal Law [ LDROI1224 ]

Since the teaching is intended for hundreds of students, it consists of lectures illustrated with many examples. It is adapted to current events and to fundamental questions that arise in society and media. It is supplemented by a compilation of texts. Some classes utilise a more active pedagogy, within the framework of discussions about case law relating to particular aspects of criminal law or lawsuits. Students may take the floor during class and ask questions. They are also invited to take part in debates after lectures given by experts or foreign tutors. It is also possible for students to improve their knowledge of legal Dutch since, in the compilation of texts, Dutch legal decisions are available. To reach the objectives, the course uses a case study and question methodology. At the beginning of the course students are be provided with a book of criminal law (syllabus). PowerPoint software is used to illustrate the structure of the course and its fundamental data. If some students want, they can prepare a presentation on a specifics theme, to determinate with the teacher.

Evaluation is by oral exam. The student draws lots a case law which is not necessarily in the textbook. He prepares a comment of the case law during fifteen minutes. Then, the student presents his/her comment before the professor or one of her assistants. The student is also questioned on others parts of the course. If the student fails before an assistant, he/she can ask to present another question before the professor.