日本語 English
| 開講年度/ Academic YearAcademic Year |
20262026 |
| 科目設置学部/ CollegeCollege |
法学部/College of Law and PoliticsCollege of Law and Politics |
| 科目コード等/ Course CodeCourse Code |
EX596/EX596EX596 |
| テーマ・サブタイトル等/ Theme・SubtitleTheme・Subtitle |
Crime & Justice |
| 授業形態/ Class FormatClass Format |
対面（全回対面）/Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)Face to face (all classes are face-to-face) |
| 授業形態（補足事項）/ Class Format (Supplementary Items)Class Format (Supplementary Items) |
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| 授業形式/ Class StyleCampus |
演習・ゼミ/SeminarSeminar |
| 校地/ CampusCampus |
池袋/IkebukuroIkebukuro |
| 学期/ SemesterSemester |
秋学期/Fall semesterFall semester |
| 曜日時限・教室/ DayPeriod・RoomDayPeriod・Room |
水4/Wed.4 Wed.4 ログインして教室を表示する（Log in to view the classrooms.） |
| 単位/ CreditsCredits |
22 |
| 科目ナンバリング/ Course NumberCourse Number |
LPX2911 |
| 使用言語/ LanguageLanguage |
英語/EnglishEnglish |
| 履修登録方法/ Class Registration MethodClass Registration Method |
自動登録/Automatic RegistrationAutomatic Registration |
| 配当年次/ Assigned YearAssigned Year |
配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。 |
| 先修規定/ Prerequisite RegulationsPrerequisite Regulations |
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| 他学部履修可否/ Acceptance of Other CollegesAcceptance of Other Colleges |
履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。 |
| 履修中止可否/ Course CancellationCourse Cancellation |
〇（履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation） |
| オンライン授業60単位制限対象科目/ Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper LimitOnline Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit |
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| 学位授与方針との関連/ Relationship with Degree PolicyRelationship with Degree Policy |
各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針（DP）や教育課程編成の方針（CP）に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。 https://www.rikkyo.ac.jp/about/disclosure/educational_policy/lp.html |
| 備考/ NotesNotes |
法学部国際ビジネス法学科グローバルコース生のみ 2026年度入学のグローバルコース１年次（9月入学者）自動登録 Only for students of College of Law and Politics Global Program of the Department of International Business Law Automatic registration for 1st year students of the Global Program (September entrants) entering in 2026 |
This course is designed for students interested in criminal law and social justice within common law jurisdictions, especially the United Kingdom, as well as comparative law and international law. This course aims to provide students with an introduction to some fundamental theoretical aspects of criminal law, the basic principles of the criminal system (mainly common law), and international regulations addressing human trafficking (modern-day slavery).
The course aims to provide students with the theoretical foundations of criminal law and the skills to analyze complex issues within a legal framework, laying the groundwork for “think like a criminal lawyer.” Additionally, students will also gain the theoretical foundations to question the current system and critically analyze issues.
The objectives of this course are to help students:
a) have a basic understanding of criminal law in common law jurisdictions.
b) develop skills to critically analyze key social and legal issues concerning criminal law.
c) think about criminal law issues from a global perspective.
This course is suitable for students with no prior knowledge of criminal law. It is open to students of all backgrounds.
The course will begin by introducing students to the fundamental definitions and concepts of a common law criminal system. While the primary focus is on the United Kingdom, students might also explore the criminal systems of other common law countries, such as the United States. After providing a general overview of criminal law within the domestic legal system, the course will analyze some of its international aspects.
The seminar will initially focus on analyzing criminal data to identify trends. Next, the focus will shift to understanding how certain behaviors are classified as crimes and which actions should be considered criminal. The course will then cover the elements of a crime and provide insight into how to think like a criminal lawyer, particularly in assessing serious offenses like murder. This section will draw upon interesting case laws from the United Kingdom and include practical analysis. This section of the course addresses key principles of the legal system, including actus reus and mens rea.
Subsequently, the seminar will focus on human trafficking as defined by the United Nations. Students will discuss the definition of human trafficking and examine key criminal issues related to it, such as forced labor and forced begging, among other crimes. If time allows, the course will also address issues such as the impact of the criminal system and ideas of punishment.
Class contents will include discussions of crimes and violence. Please be aware that very sensitive topics will be discussed in class.
| 1 | Week 1: Course Introduction & Is Crime Getting Worse? |
| 2 | Week 2: What Should be a Crime? & Class Discussions |
| 3 | Week 3: What Should be a Crime (The Harm Principle) |
| 4 | Week 4: What Should Be a Crime? (Beyond the Harm Principle) |
| 5 | Week 5: How to Think Like a Criminal Lawyer: Actus Reus |
| 6 | Week 6: How to Think Like a Criminal Lawyer: Actus Reus & Causation |
| 7 | Week 7: How to Think Like a Criminal Lawyer: Mens Rea |
| 8 | Week 8: Case Law Analysis & In-Class Mid-Term Test |
| 9 | Week 9: Murder |
| 10 | Week 10: Human Trafficking (Definition) |
| 11 | Week 11: Human Trafficking: Issues and Data |
| 12 | Week 12: Crime & Misdemeanors |
| 13 | Week 13: Crime & Punishment |
| 14 | Week 14: In-Class Final Test |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
Students are expected to spend about 110 minutes per week on required and optional
readings, assignments, and other learning activities.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
In-Class Participation (30%) In-Class Test 1(30%) In-Class Final Test(40%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All materials will be provided online (Canvas LMS) or distributed in class. |
As this is a seminar, students are expected to contribute to class discussions and share their perspectives.
Students are encouraged to use laptops or tablets during class. Those without access may request accommodation from the instructor.
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
This course is designed for students interested in criminal law and social justice within common law jurisdictions, especially the United Kingdom, as well as comparative law and international law. This course aims to provide students with an introduction to some fundamental theoretical aspects of criminal law, the basic principles of the criminal system (mainly common law), and international regulations addressing human trafficking (modern-day slavery).
The course aims to provide students with the theoretical foundations of criminal law and the skills to analyze complex issues within a legal framework, laying the groundwork for “think like a criminal lawyer.” Additionally, students will also gain the theoretical foundations to question the current system and critically analyze issues.
The objectives of this course are to help students:
a) have a basic understanding of criminal law in common law jurisdictions.
b) develop skills to critically analyze key social and legal issues concerning criminal law.
c) think about criminal law issues from a global perspective.
This course is suitable for students with no prior knowledge of criminal law. It is open to students of all backgrounds.
The course will begin by introducing students to the fundamental definitions and concepts of a common law criminal system. While the primary focus is on the United Kingdom, students might also explore the criminal systems of other common law countries, such as the United States. After providing a general overview of criminal law within the domestic legal system, the course will analyze some of its international aspects.
The seminar will initially focus on analyzing criminal data to identify trends. Next, the focus will shift to understanding how certain behaviors are classified as crimes and which actions should be considered criminal. The course will then cover the elements of a crime and provide insight into how to think like a criminal lawyer, particularly in assessing serious offenses like murder. This section will draw upon interesting case laws from the United Kingdom and include practical analysis. This section of the course addresses key principles of the legal system, including actus reus and mens rea.
Subsequently, the seminar will focus on human trafficking as defined by the United Nations. Students will discuss the definition of human trafficking and examine key criminal issues related to it, such as forced labor and forced begging, among other crimes. If time allows, the course will also address issues such as the impact of the criminal system and ideas of punishment.
Class contents will include discussions of crimes and violence. Please be aware that very sensitive topics will be discussed in class.
| 1 | Week 1: Course Introduction & Is Crime Getting Worse? |
| 2 | Week 2: What Should be a Crime? & Class Discussions |
| 3 | Week 3: What Should be a Crime (The Harm Principle) |
| 4 | Week 4: What Should Be a Crime? (Beyond the Harm Principle) |
| 5 | Week 5: How to Think Like a Criminal Lawyer: Actus Reus |
| 6 | Week 6: How to Think Like a Criminal Lawyer: Actus Reus & Causation |
| 7 | Week 7: How to Think Like a Criminal Lawyer: Mens Rea |
| 8 | Week 8: Case Law Analysis & In-Class Mid-Term Test |
| 9 | Week 9: Murder |
| 10 | Week 10: Human Trafficking (Definition) |
| 11 | Week 11: Human Trafficking: Issues and Data |
| 12 | Week 12: Crime & Misdemeanors |
| 13 | Week 13: Crime & Punishment |
| 14 | Week 14: In-Class Final Test |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
Students are expected to spend about 110 minutes per week on required and optional
readings, assignments, and other learning activities.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
In-Class Participation (30%) In-Class Test 1(30%) In-Class Final Test(40%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All materials will be provided online (Canvas LMS) or distributed in class. |
As this is a seminar, students are expected to contribute to class discussions and share their perspectives.
Students are encouraged to use laptops or tablets during class. Those without access may request accommodation from the instructor.
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.