The Canadian Legal System
Political Science · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Or Winter, Every Year
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Description
An examination of the structure and functioning of the legal system in Canada, including such topics as: the historical background of British and Canadian law; the Canadian constitution and its prescription for federal and provincial jurisdictions; the nature and limits of executive, legislative and judicial powers; the distinction between common law and statute law; the various fields of law, e.g., criminal, domestic, contract and torts; civil rights and human rights; the administration of justice.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and POL-3428.
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