LAWS 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Edward Coke, English Civil War, Provincial Superior
27 Apr 2019
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Constitutional act of 1867 divided responsibility for the judicial system between federal and provincial governments. Each of the nine canadian provinces is responsible for the administration of justice without the province. Provincial superior court judges and appellate judges are appointed by the federal government. Reminder : most serious crimes go to provincial superior courts or federal courts, all other criminal offenses are heard by provincial court judges. They hear cases, determining issues and give decisions according to legislation and common law precedents. It"s the third branch of the state, ensuring the integrity of the rule of law. By ensuring the integrity of the rule of law by functioning independently of the legislative and executive branches. The result from a long history of resistance to the manipulation of the courts by external powers . Discussing the dominant tradition of common law. Dates back to england - norman conquest, monarchy in england, division of power, etc.
