R. v. Jimmy and Knives in School

Question 1

what is R. v. Jimmy about?

Answer 1

when does a KNIFE become a DANGEROUS WEAPON

Question 2

what happened with Jimmy?

Answer 2

carrying a CONCEALED KNIFE, claimed to be for PROTECTION against a gang. charged with SECTION 88 of the Criminal Code (carrying a weapon for a dangerous purpose)

Question 3

what is the definition of a weapon in section 2 of the Criminal Code?

Answer 3

anything USED, DESIGNED, or INTENDED to be used to CAUSE DEATH or INJURY, to THREATEN or INTIMIDATE

Question 4

what is “Knives in School” about?

Answer 4

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM (and right to attend public school) vs PUBLIC SAFETY

Question 5

what happened with “Knives in School”?

Answer 5

student (Gurbaj Singh Multani) brought KIRPAN (religious sword, Sikh) to SCHOOL. dropped it at recess. triggered issues of if he can wear the knife at school. initially allowed if SECURE and SHUT and NOT REMOVED

Question 6

what was the outcome of the “Knives in School” trial?

Answer 6

Supreme Court decided RESTRICTIONS are UNCONSTITUTIONAL. now there are restrictions (formal request, blade length, secured, etc.)