SOC209H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Code Of Law, Private Law, Precedent
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Connect show to readings and themes in reading. 3 or 4 themes drawn from the readings (2-3 readings) Brief summary of episode - not too much. Nyc teen jailed for years without conviction. Young black man was imprisoned for 3 years without being actually convicted. Convicted of second degree robbery - falsely convicted but never believed. In terms of relation to the course; Happens in all parts of the world but is most emphasized in america. Justice system back inday - person you wrong will gather people and then retaliate directly. Ex. legalization of marijuana - who does it benefit and who does it hurt. Law that is based on custom, tradition, and practice and is generally unwritten. Ex. talking on the phone out loud is not right by common law or walking with your head down. Can also be referred to as the societal norms. Written law that have been enacted by legislative body, such as parliament of.
