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Criminal Procedure

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:8.00
Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:30:59
Study Course Information
Course Code:JF_252LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Law; Criminal RightsTarget Audience:Juridical Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Larisa Saukāne
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfatrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)6Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures12
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours20
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours16
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Criminal law; Legal theory.
Objective:
To carry out in-depth studies in criminal procedure law, which would facilitate the acquisition of in-depth knowledge and skills specific to the area of law, providing the opportunity to evaluate and apply criminal procedural norms.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Concept, purpose and structure of the criminal procedure.General characteristics of criminal procedural law sources, problems with improvement thereof.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Basic principles of criminal procedure, the expression thereof in laws, international law, legal doctrine.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
3Persons involved in the criminal procedure. Special procedural protection.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
4Evidence and proof in the criminal procedure. Procedural coercive measures.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
5Initiation of criminal proceedings. Simplified forms of the criminal procedure. Special forms of the criminal procedure.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
6Proceedings before the court of first instance. Appeal against judgements that have not yet entered into legal force / have entered into force.Lectures1.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Concept, purpose and structure of the criminal procedure.General characteristics of criminal procedural law sources, problems with improvement thereof.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Basic principles of criminal procedure, the expression thereof in laws, international law, legal doctrine.Classes1.00auditorium
3Persons involved in the criminal procedure. Special procedural protection.Classes1.00auditorium
4Evidence and proof in the criminal procedure. Procedural coercive measures.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
5Initiation of criminal proceedings. Simplified forms of the criminal procedure. Special forms of the criminal procedure.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
6Proceedings before the court of first instance. Appeal against judgements that have not yet entered into legal force / have entered into force.Lectures1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
1) Independent work with specific tasks. 2) To elaborate and prepare a report (the content of the report must include: the topicality, aim, tasks, research methods, problem, causality of the problem, solution of the problem). 3) To be ready to answer/ present theoretical knowledge and practical application thereof in each class (according to the lecture plan).
Assessment Criteria:
1) Completion of 2 homework (assessed pass / failed); 2) examination - in the form of a test; is graded on a 10-point scale. It is necessary to get 55% to receive a positive evaluation.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Students of the Master’s study programme are able to show in-depth knowledge and understanding of the place and role of criminal procedure law in the public law system, to use criminal procedural terminology correctly, as well as understand the procedural order of carrying out various activities.
Skills:Students are able to explain and discuss complex or systematic issues of criminal procedure law with both specialists and non-specialists using arguments; to independently use the theory, methods and problem-solving skills of criminal procedure law to carry out research activity or highly qualified professional functions. Students are able to constantly structure their learning, to analyse their level of knowledge and to rationally improve it, to select and evaluate literature sources.
Competencies:Students are able to independently formulate and critically analyse complex problems of criminal procedure law, justify decisions and carry out additional analysis if necessary; are able to solve specialised problems, apply knowledge and skills in academic and personal development; able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the latest scientific theories and findings, and have good knowledge of research methodologies and modern research methods in the area of criminal procedure law and in the interface between different fields.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Autoru kolektīvs (Meikališa Ā., Kazaka (Kaija) S., Lodīte I., Petrova S.) Kriminālprocesuālie termiņi pirmstiesas izmeklēšanā. Rīga, Petrovskis un Ko, 2006.
2Kazaka (Kaija) S. Speciālā procesuālā aizsardzība. Rīga, Turība, 2008.
3Meikališa Ā., Strada-Rozenberga K. Kriminālprocess. Raksti 2005-2010, R., Latvijas Vēstnesis, 2010.
4Meikališa Ā., Strada-Rozenberga K. Kriminālprocess. Raksti 2010-2015, R., Latvijas Vēstnesis, 2015.
5Rokasgrāmata prokuroriem kriminālprocesā, G.Kūtra redakcijā, R., TNA, 2010.
6Kriminālprocesa likumam – 10. Pagātnes mācības un nākotnes izaicinājumi. Kolektīva monogrāfija, Ā.Meikališas zinātniskajā redakcijā. Rīga: Latvijas Vēstnesis, 2015.-448 lpp.
7Latvijas tiesību sistēma. Kolektīva monogrāfija. Rīga: Turība, 2017. Sadaļa - Kriminālprocesa tiesības (autori S.Kaija, J.Juriss)
8Kriminālprocesa likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis, 74 (3232), 11.05.2005., "Ziņotājs", 11, 09.06.2005.
Additional Reading
1Baumanis, J. Ceļā uz kriminālprocesa mērķi jeb kriminoloģiskie gēni. Rīga, Latvijas Vēstnesis, 2017.
2Judins A. Ar brīvības atņemšanu nesaistītie piespiedu līdzekļi, Providus, 2008.
3Kaija S. Aktuālākie transformācijas virzieni kriminālprocesa tiesību jomā Latvijā.//Administratīvā un Kriminālā Justīcija, 1/2013. 15.-20.lpp. ISSN 1407-2971
4Kaija S. Completion of Criminal Proceeding within a Reasonable Time in Latvia.// Jurisprudencija, ISSN 1392–6195 (print), ISSN 2029–2058 (online), 2013, 20(2), p. 733–756., EBSCO Publishing, Inc., International Index Copernicus, C.E.E.O.L. and ULRICH'S data bases. http://dx.doi.org/10.13165/JUR-13-20-2-20
5Kavalieris A. Speciālo izmeklēšanas darbību izmantošanas taktika. Otrais, papildinātais izdevums. R., BSA, 2010.
6McBride J. Human rights and criminal procedure - The case law of the European Court of Human Rights, Council of Europe, 2009 http://www.coe.int/t/dghl/cooperation/capacitybuilding/Sour…
Other Information Sources
1Regulāri jālasa raksti, pētījumi, judikatūra utml:
2Administratīvā un Kriminālā Justīcija, izdod Baltijas Starptautiskā akadēmija
3Augstākās tiesas mājas lapā www.at.gov.lv, sadaļās Resursi/Pētījumi un Judikatūra
4Jurista Vārds (interneta versija www.juristavards.lv – sadaļa Tiesību nozaru katalogs/Krimināltiesības un process)
5Sabiedriskās politikas centra Providus mājas lapā www.providus.lv, sadaļas Publikācijas/Providus pētījumi
6Socrates, izdod Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte