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.