Comparative Criminal Justice Policy is broadly concerned with the study of criminal justice systems from a comparative perspective. It considers criminal justice systems from a range of jurisdictions with a view to highlighting the merits and drawbacks of these systems. These systems may or may not potentially endorse or undermine the pursuit of justice. The course broadly explores the fact that what a crime is can often be described as a social construct, because it can differ according to the nation state’s own definition of what it wishes to be criminal. The course reviews the various methods of comparison, from the approaches that can be taken when studying criminal justice policy, the tools used to complete field work, the ability to critically consider crime and punishment statistics from a number of jurisdictions to an identification and review of the key philosophies, aims and values of criminal justice systems criminal justice systems around the world.
LWM07A
LWM07B
LWM07C
LWM07D
Each module is assessed by a 45-minute unseen written exam.
It is strongly recommended that you attempt the modules in order.
You can apply to study a module individually as a standalone unit or as part of a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Laws qualification. (In either scenario, they must be studied in order.)
These modules also contribute towards the following specialist pathways for Laws:
Robert Jago is a teaching focused Senior Lecturer at Royal Holloway and course convenor for Comparative Criminal Justice Policy. His publications include 'Citizenship or Civic Death? Extending the Franchise to Convicted Prisoners' with Marriott, J. in Web Journal of Current Legal Issues.
