• What are the distinguishing features of a criminal offence?

 • What is the purpose of the criminal law? 

• How does criminal law differ from civil law?

 • Is there any conduct which is not criminal which you think should be criminal?

 • Is there any conduct which is criminal which you think should not be criminal?

 • How do we decide what conduct ought to be criminal? 

• What theory of criminal law do you think is the most appropriate to use when deciding what is criminal conduct? • What are the theories of punishment and what punishments are appropriate for what crimes?