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CLN4U
Heritage 1
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Thoughts
Can you think of an act / behaviour that is always wrong?
Why is it wrong?
Is it wrong in all contexts?
Has it always wrong (historically)?
In all civilizations?
In the future?
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The Nature of the Law
To provide a remedy
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Jurisprudence
The philosophy or science of law
Includes all aspects of legal thought
-legal theories, principles, concepts, institutions and historical developments on which our law is based
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Sources of Law
Primary: Those sources that influence of ideas and
values about law, over time
Examples include religious doctrines and social and philosophical views
Customs and conventions (agreements or arrangements that are not part of a formal contract
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Primary Sources - Influences
Religion:
“Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law….”
Suggesting?
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Primary Sources - Influences
Social and Political Influences:
Which do each suggest about Canadians?
Canadian Charter of Rights and FreedomsWe value?
The Criminal CodeWe Value?
Tax and social welfare lawsWe Value? Spectrum of opinions
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Primary Sources - Influences
Time
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Secondary Sources of Law
- Laws and cases that have been codified- Constitutions- Statutes- Case Law (Judicial Decisions) using the rule of
precedent which provides:1. predictability 2. Uniformity3. impartiality
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How it all impacts Canadian Law…
Early legal codes Seem harsh and sever yet demonstrate early
civilizations understanding of Fairness and a capacity to reason
Justinian Code → Napoleonic Code 1804 Quebec Act 1774 granted Quebec the use
of civil law for all non-criminal and non-constitutional matters – Napoleonic Code
Inquisitorial Trial system – Judge inquiry
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How it all impacts Canadian Law…
British Influence – Common law1. Comes from Britain2. Is common to all (applies to all subjects of the land)3. Based on past decisions of judges
Adversarial Trial system The accused may never be called to the witness stand to
explain their actions The burden of proof rests entirely on the Crown to prove beyond
a reasonable doubt the guilt of the accused Limited role of the judge
Applies to all provinces except Quebec and Federal statutes
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Aboriginal Influences
Oral tradition Based on principles of fairness and justice
Discouraged hierarchies and private property – a source of conflict
Early settlers failed to respect the Aboriginal laws and customs
Only now gaining some influence Treaty Rights Restorative Justice
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1. Substantive law the actual laws that people must follow, and there are
penalties for breaking these laws. It lists the rights and obligations of each person in
society. Divided into Public and Private law
Public law controls the relationship between government and the people who live in society.
E.g : Criminal Constitutional and administrative law
Private Law deals with individuals E.g : Family, tort, contractual property and labor law
2. Procedural Rules on how to create and enforce our laws
2 types of law
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CANADIAN LAW
Substantive Law(Statute and Case Law)
Procedural Law
Public Law Private (Civil) Law
CriminalLaw
ConstitutionalLaw
Administrative Law
FamilyLaw
ContractLaw
TortLaw
Property Law
LabourLaw
International Law Domestic Law