Welcome to the LLU 4608 Criminal Law
course ( New) 2023/2024. This Level 04 course is one of the compulsory courses in the Bachelor
of Laws (Honours) Degree Program. The main
objective of this course is to provide conceptual knowledge of law relating to
crimes and the specific offenses in
the Penal Code etc. On studying this course students
will be able to understand the basic concepts and principles governing criminal
liability, the constituent elements of specific
crimes, and the defenses available under the Penal
Code of Sri Lanka. Apart
from studying the course materials, students are required to attend day schools and seminars.
Also, you are required to study the
judgments of leading cases both in Sri Lanka and the UK, recommended reading materials and important journal articles as a part of the learning process.
- Teacher: Dr. Raja Goonaratne