Chapter 2. Canada's Justice System

Question 1

What is jury duty?

Answer 1

A jury decides if the verdict is ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’. They swear on an oath to use only evidence and the law to reach a verdict.

Question 2

Who is eligible for jury duty?

Answer 2

Must be 18 years of age and a Canadian citizen. The jury always has 12 people.

Question 3

John Howard Society

Answer 3

Helps ANY person that has been released from prison. Believes that the government is not doing enough to prevent young people from committing crimes.

Question 4

Elizabeth Fry Society

Answer 4

Deals mainly with women and young girls. They think that each case presented to the court should be looked at on an individual basis. Doesn’t think that putting youth in jail is a good solution to youth crime

Question 5

Sentencing circles

Answer 5

Act on the idea that breaking a law harms everyone in a community, so the community must be involved with finding a solution.

Question 6

Youth Criminal Justice Act

Answer 6

Wants to prevent crime before it happens. Rehabilitate young offenders and integrate them back into society. Ensures that person is subject to meaningful consequences.

Question 7

Consequences under the YCJA

Answer 7

Counselling, adult sentence for 14 years or older for more serious offences, pay for damage, community service.

Question 8

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Answer 8

Circumstances
Attitude
Seriousness
History