Anthropology 2235A/B Lecture Notes - Forensic Dentistry, Forensic Anthropology, Toronto Pearson International Airport

• School: Western University
• Department: Anthropology
• Course: Anthropology 2235A/B
• Professor: Eldon Molto

Document Summary

Formative period highlights: the first use of science by police and courts in canada was the evidence of medical practitioners to assist in determining the cause of death. Henry homes croft testified at the trial of dr. william king. There was no formal recognized use of forensic anthropology or dentistry. Under the bna, canada became a country in 1867. The bna gave the federal government the power to enact the criminal law, meaning canada has a single criminal code. However, the administration of the law is a provincial responsibility. The provinces administer justice and each province has its own court system and prosecutors. Charges are preferred in the form of her majesty the queen (r for. Prosecutions are conducted by crown attorneys appointed by provincial cabinet. Investigation of sudden death is a provincial responsibility assigned to coroners or medical examiners.