Lecture 2 Flashcards
Origin of the Rule of Law
Magna Carta
indicates that
NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom
s1.
Guarantees the rights and freedom (but they are subjected to limitations
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom s2.
Fundamental Freedom of:
conscience/religion
Thought, belief, opinions, and expression, including freedom of press and other media of communication
Peaceful assembly
Association (but not organized crime groups)
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom s7
Life liberty and security of person
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom s8.
Search or seizure (right to secure against unreasonable search or seizure)
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom s9.
Detention of imprisonnment (everyone has the right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom s10.
Arrest or detention
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom s11.
Proceeding in Criminal and Penal Matters
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom s12.
Treatment and punishment
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom s15.
Every individual is equal under the law
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom s24.
A. enforcement of guaranteed rights and freedom
b. Exclusion of evidence bringing administration of justice into disrepute
Criminal law vs Civil law
Criminal Law:
CCC
Focuses on Crime/punishments
Guilt: Beyond a reasonable Doubt (90%+)
R. vs defendant
Criminal Law vs Civil Law
Civil Law:
Non-criminal legislation (e.g.) family Law, Contract Law
Guilt: balance of probabilities (51%+)
Plaintiff vs Defendant
CJS Purpose
- “prevent and respond to criminal behaviour”
- Protect victims’/offenders’ rights
- Justice
- Safety/security
(Griffiths, 2019:22)
Constitution Act (1867)
Divide power between federal/provincial governments