Advanced Criminal Procedure

The course aims to provide in-depth knowledge of special procedures in criminal matters and a basic understanding of criminal judgements enforcement, in order to develop the ability to understand, argue and make critical judgements. Therefore, lectures will be accompanied by seminars and exercises involving: the examination of case law; discussions of cases/issues; the drafting of documents; debates/mock trials.

Knowledge and understanding of the systematic connections in the field; independent research into legislation, case law, and doctrine; ability to apply learned concepts to concrete cases and to argue; ability to express concepts with appropriate language, coherence, and independent judgment.