CCP (LAWS1014) Civil and Criminal Procedure HD lecture notes

This file contains complete HD-level lecture notes for the course Civil and Criminal Procedure (LAWS1014), widely recognized as a core unit in Australian law degrees. With 83 pages of detailed coverage, it provides students with a clear understanding of procedural law from arrest to trial and final judgment, including civil litigation mechanics and ethical litigation conduct.

These notes are suitable for law students preparing for final assessments, open-book exams, and class tutorials. All materials are structured under major legal procedure headings and are rich in legal theory, statutory interpretation, and case law application. They reflect the lecture structure and expectations from top-tier Australian law schools such as UNSW and USYD.

Table of Contents Overview (Covered Topics):

• Introduction to Criminal Procedure

• Police Powers and Discretion

• Bail and Appeals

  • Bail rules and reform context

  • Appeals framework in criminal and civil cases

• Pre-Trial Processes & Mandatory Defence Disclosure

• Sentencing and Punishment

• Adversarial System, Open Justice and Fair Trial

• Alternative Dispute Resolution & Court-Annexed Mediation

• Litigation Costs, Security for Costs & Ethics

• Jurisdiction and Limitation Periods

• Commencing Proceedings – Originating Processes

• Service, Appearance and Pleadings

• Evidence Gathering, Discovery and Subpoenas

• Disclosure Objections: Client Legal and Settlement Privilege

• Trial or No Trial Scenarios

  • Adjournments

  • Summary judgment

  • Summary dismissal

  • Discontinuance

  • Default judgments

• Appeals Process and Procedural Law Doctrines

• Case Management & The Overriding Purpose Rule

Who Should Use This Resource:

• Undergraduate or JD Law students in Australia

• Candidates preparing for LAWS1014 final exams

• Students focused on criminal justice and civil litigation

• Tutors and teaching assistants creating summary guides