MODULE #2 Flashcards
A centralized national repository of police operational information. It is a vital resource managed by the RCMP and shared with other police services across Canada and the rest of North America.
CPIC
What does CPIC stand for?
Canadian Police Information Centre
This is one of the most valuable operational police tool available to daily police work
CPIC
What are the 3 sources of law in Canada that relate to Statute law?
- Common Law
- Case Law
- Regulations and orders in council
What level of government is authorized to create Criminal Law?
Only the federal government
Why is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms so important in Criminal Law?
Because it permits courts to strike down laws that infringe upon the fundamental freedoms of people in Canada. It has a profound effect on every aspect of police work and how it is carried out.
Statute Law - enacted by? x3
- Parliament of Canada
- Legislative Assembly of a province or territory
- Municipality
Regulations - made by? x3
1) made by the “executive authority” in government
2) Federal or Provincial cabinet
3) when authorized by the Statute
Case Law x3
1) an interpretation of the law by the judiciary
2) Supreme Court of Canada or Provincial Court of Appeal
3) Recorded decisions are used as guides for decisions in subsequent cases
Common Law
- Laws accepted by custom and tradition
- used for procedure, defence etc.
Identify 4 responsibilities of the Federal government
1) Create criminal law
2) appoint federal judges
3) Internal security
4) Enforce other federal statutes
Identify 4 responsibilities of the provincial govt
1) Enforce criminal code
2) Create prov laws
3) appoint prov judges
4) Enforce provincial stautes
