PSYC 268 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: W. M. Keck Observatory, Canada Evidence Act, Actus Reus

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 268
• Professor: Deborah Connolly

Document Summary

Chapter 2: the canadian legal system: an overview. Judges are often directing the trial or calling and questioning witnesses: lawyer assist the court while also representing the client"s interests. 1867; canada was established under the british north american act (bna act) 1982; bna act was renamed the constitution act. Constitution act, 1867, allowed canada to be divided. Provinces were given jurisdiction over some areas (areas of local concern) and the federal government was given the power to pass laws in other areas (areas of national concern) o. If the federal government tries to pass a law in the provincial government, the law will be denied. Lists the federal heads of powers includes enacting criminal law and criminal procedure. Section 92: lists the provincial heads of powers o. Includes enforcement of criminal law and prosecution of criminal offences as well as most civil law. Head of power: each enumerated item or power held by either the provincial or federal government.