University of Namibia Certificate in Criminal Justice, Constitutionalism and Human Rights(For Law Enforcement Agencies only)

What is Certificate in Criminal Justice, Constitutionalism and Human Rights (For Law Enforcement Agencies only)?

Law enforcement is the next element of the criminal justice response; its purpose is to prevent, detect and investigate firearms offences.

Requirements:

For admission to the Certificate in Criminal Justice, Constitutionalism and Human Rights the candidate:

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  ?should be in possession of a minimum Grade 10 certificate or any other equivalent qualification and should have five (5)
  years related working experience

OR

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  be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate, with a minimum of 17 points in five subjects according to UNAM rating with at
  least an E symbol in English as a Second Language or higher.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between criminal justice and law enforcement?

Law enforcement officers operate within their communities, and are on the frontline of public service. They work directly with people, in a variety of scenarios. In contrast, Court and Corrections professionals work more closely with criminals and other members of the Criminal Justice System.

What is the role of law enforcement in human rights?

Police officers have a very important role in the protection of human rights because of the fact that they are dealing with people on a daily basis, especially with people who are suspected of committing crime and people who were the victims of crime.

Is criminal justice part of law enforcement?

The criminal justice system consists of three main parts: Law enforcement agencies, usually the police. Courts and accompanying prosecution and defence lawyers. Agencies for detaining and supervising offenders, such as prisons and probation agencies.

What is criminal detection and investigation?

Crime detection falls into three distinguishable phases: the discovery that a crime has been committed, the identification of a suspect, and the collection of sufficient evidence to indict the suspect before a court. Many crimes are discovered and reported by persons other than the police (e.g., victims or witnesses).

Which degree is better criminal justice or criminology?

Those who graduate with a degree in criminal justice may be more likely to defend their neighborhoods and seek to curb criminal activity, while those who study criminology perhaps are more interested in getting to know the perpetrators and understanding their motivations.

Is Criminology and Criminal Justice the same?

However, the difference between criminology and criminal justice plays out in a few ways: While criminal justice studies the law enforcement system and operations, criminology focuses on the sociological and psychological behaviors of criminals to determine why they commit crimes.

Is criminology and criminal law the same?

Criminology at The University of Law is a critique of the law, while Criminal Justice is a study of the implementation of the law within the criminal justice system. … Criminology and Criminal Justice prepare students for careers in a wide range of areas both within the criminal justice and beyond.

Why is justice important for victims of crime?

Restorative justice gives victims the chance to meet or communicate with their offender to explain the real impact of the crime – it empowers victims by giving them a voice. It also holds offenders to account for what they have done and helps them to take responsibility and make amends.

What is the violation of human rights?

A human rights violation is the disallowance of the freedom of thought and movement to which all humans legally have a right. While individuals can violate these rights, the leadership or government of civilization most often belittles marginalized persons.

What do you mean by enforcement?

Enforcement is the proper execution of the process of ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, rules, standards, and social norms. Governments attempt to effectuate successful implementation of policies by enforcing laws and regulations.

What is an enforcement mechanism?

Enforcement mechanisms should be understood as those methods by which negotiators can encourage compliance. As Abram and Antonia Chayes point out, the goal is not absolute compliance, but rather increased cooperation.[1] Enforcement mechanisms fall into two categories, positive and negative.

What is the victim called in a criminal case?IV.

When the use of the term “victim” is at issue, courts tend to distinguish cases in which it is such as “alleged victim” or “complainant” to identify those who meet the relevant jurisdiction’s constitutional and/or statutory definition of victim.

What is diploma in criminology?

Diploma in Criminology is basically the study of crime from a social view and the focus of the study is to determine what makes an individual commit crimes or act in a criminal manner. Subjects taught are media, crime, criminal justice system, crime and deviance and forensic science etc.

Can I become a detective with a criminology degree?

What can you do with a criminology degree? One of the main reasons students choose to study a criminology degree is to go into the police force as a constable, sergeant, or as a detective. … Detectives may work in CID (the Criminal Intelligence Department) or in Special Branch.

What jobs can I get with a law and criminology degree?

• Legal Executive.
• Barrister.
• Solicitor.
• Tax Consultant.
• Management Consultant.
• Paralegal.