CC102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Traditional Courts In Malawi, Mike Duffy, Homicide
Document Summary
Chapter 7: structure and operation of the criminal courts. Provincial will hear appeals from the lower courts. Some cases held separately under the federal court. Protect the rights of the accused: the more sentences you have, you will be treated differently/ harder (first offence. Treat everyone equal under the law, vs third offence) No political interference: example: mike duffy trial. Focus on addressing underlying problems why someone gets charged in the first place. Three of the most common topics we have in canada. Problems: in remote areas, backlog of cases, time constraints limit case preparation, language and cultural barriers, balance between culturally/community-relevant approaches and the rights and protection of victims. Trial and appeals courts: trial: serious criminal offences, may involve juries, appeal: criminal appeals of verdict or sentence. 9 judges appointed by governor in council from different regions of canada: embedded by parliament. Court of last resort, decisions are final.
