Module catalogue: LL6072

LL6072 - Emerging Crimes and Criminal Law (2026/27)

Module specification

Module approved to run in 2026/27, but may be subject to modification

Module title

Emerging Crimes and Criminal Law

Module level

Honours (06)

Credit rating for module

School

Guildhall School of Business and Law

Total study hours

150

114 hours	Guided independent study
36 hours	Scheduled learning & teaching activities

Assessment components

Type	Weighting	Qualifying mark	Description
Coursework	100%		Multi-media portfolio

Running in 2026/27

(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change)

No instances running in the year

Module summary

This module aims to build on and expand your knowledge of criminal law and practice, by focusing on emerging crimes. For the purposes of this module, the term “emerging crime” refers to crimes that have been, or are about to be, created by Acts of Parliament in England and Wales during the 21st Century. In addition to studying legislation and case law, you will be directed to consider Parliamentary papers and Hansard, to assess the effectiveness of current legislation. Management of offenders, such as Stalking Protection Orders, will also be considered in relation to these crimes. and consequently aims to enhance your employability, specifically if you are interesting in pursuing legal practice (in the broadest terms) in the area of criminal law.

On successful completion of this module, you will develop your London Met Graduate Attribute by focussing on several key transferable skills, including independent research, critical analysis and cogent academic writing in the context of criminal law, emphasising the use of primary and secondary sources.

This module promotes inclusive assessment, by allowing you to select your preferred mode of coursework.

You will be given the opportunity to contribute to decolonising the curriculum, by offering ideas about pertinent content that directly relates to the general theme of the module. (LO1,2,3,4).

This module supports graduate opportunity and employability by giving you key knowledge of a subject which is practised within the professional legal sector; and by giving you a host of transferable skills, including research, critical thinking and communication.

Syllabus

Indicative syllabus:

• Coercive Control – s.76 Serious Crime Act 2015 (LO1)
• Cyber Crime (computer hacking) & crimes facilitated by modern technology including romance fraud & upskirting – AI as a means of creating violent images. (LO1, 2, 3)
• Domestic Abuse Act 2021 s70 strangulation (LO2)
• Modern Slavery Act 2015 (inc “county lines” and Child Sexual Exploitation). (LO1, 2, 3)
• Offensive Weapons (inc. Zombie knives & machetes (LO2, 3,)
• Stalking and Harassment: Protection from Harassment Act 1997 as amended
• Stalking Protection Act 2019 (LO1. LO2)

Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity

Learning & Teaching Strategy
Weekly two-hour lecture and one-hour seminar.
The lecture will be used for:
• Dissemination of knowledge through an overview of each topic with detailed guidance on appropriate aspects;
• An introduction to relevant academic literature;
• Guidance on learning strategies;
• Use of WebLearn and IT resources;
• Whole group questions and discussion.
The seminar will be used for the development of skills necessary to attain the module learning outcomes through:
• Written and oral questions/answers designed to reinforce fundamental rules, principles and cases;
• A range of step-by-step analytical exercises;
• Problem solving;
• IT tasks, such as research of cases and statutes;
• Legal writing;
• Oral presentation;
• Oral communication;
• Teamwork.

Blended Learning
All learning materials, previous examination questions and sample Q/A’s will be on blackboard for use in directed private study.
Student engagement will be encouraged in both lectures and seminars through weekly use of WebLearn for access to all of the above materials.
There will be required use of the professional legal databases, especially Westlaw and Lexis Library, for legal research.

Opportunities for reflective learning/pdp
Each weekly seminar will contain space for students to reflect on what they have learnt in relation to the overall syllabus. There will be frequent feedback opportunities structured into the timetable and a range of sample answers posted onto WebLearn.

Employability
Employability strategy will aim to acquaint students with a range of employment avenues both in the legal profession and in those professions into which legal qualifications and skills are transferable.

Student’s Study Responsibilities
The need for attendance, punctuality, preparation and engagement will be emphasised with particular reference to written and IT research, problem-solving, team-work, discussion, debate and critical awareness of the subject.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

1, Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of the syllabus.

2. Demonstrate the ability critically to discuss case study problems relating to the syllabus, devising and sustaining arguments, and showing appreciation of uncertainties and ambiguities in legal principles and policy.

3. Demonstrate the ability to write critical, discursive essays relating to the topics covered in the syllabus, commenting on current research and primary sources.

Bibliography

https://rl.talis.com/3/londonmet/lists/A5539149-40CC-ADBE-CAD9-06D55FA4139F.html