Canadas Legan Tradition Flashcards
1
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Common law
A
Based on the sessions of judges in the British royal courts. Based on past decisions or precedent
2
Q
Statutory laws
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Set out in acts of parliament
3
Q
Canadian justice system
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Legislation-federal and provincial legeslatures pass bills that become laws
Enforcement- police make arrest or individuals file civil suit
Courts- verdict re deemed
Guilty. Not guilty
Corrections- prison term
Probation, fine Dismissal