POLS 3130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Public Law, First Principle, Hijab
14 May 2017
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Torts- rules that govern when a wrong is committed and the remedy available (personal injury lawyers) Family- rules that govern marriage, divorce and related obligations. Property- rights and obligations attached to ownership of property (residential, real estate) Criminal- defines crimes, penalties if law is broken and the procedures of investigation and trials (how we introduce evidence, what type of evidence can we introduce). Administrative- rules that govern actions of government officials, includes sanctions if violated. Also includes organizations such as boards, tribunals commissions, (immigration boards,). Tax- governs the collection of revenue by the state, also includes taxes that businesses pay. Constitutional- defines the type and functions of government (what the gov is allowed to do and what its supposed to do). Includes the relationships between us and the state. Division of powers and jurisdictions of governments (division of powers) Constitution supremacy- highest form of law, can"t violate the constitution. Supreme law- constitutional law, division of powers, charter.
