Chapter 2 Flashcards
Fair and Equitable
Governed by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account individual needs and circumstances.
Justice
Applying laws.
Justice System
The institutions and procedures for applying laws in a society.
Legislation
Laws created through the legislative process.
Validity
Reliability, based on critical assessment of source, facts, and bias.
Community Service
Help in the community performed as part of a sentence, such as assisting with community clean-up or food bank.
Criminal Record
A permanent record of breaking the law, which is public information. A criminal record can bar you from some jobs, volunteer positions, and travel to other countries.
Sentence
A consequence for a crime, such as imprisonment, determined by a court of law.
Criminal Code
A document that contains, or a significant amount of, a particular jurisdictions criminal law
Defense
A document that contains, or a significant amount of, a particular jurisdictions criminal law
Prosecution
The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge
Sequester
Isolation of a jury to prevent bias or being influenced by the media
Jury
A body of people selected and sworn to give a verdict on a matter submitted to them (Can be any Canadian citizen, as long as their previous record meets the requirements).
Rehabilitate
To instill positive behaviours and attitudes
Reintegrate
To make part of again
