Law 2101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Constitution Act, 1982, Narcotic Control Act, Hash Oil
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The charter, coming into force on april 17, 1982, is part i of the constitution act, Whereas canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of. The canadian charter of rights and freedom guarantees the rights and freedoms set out in it subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society. Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication. Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure. Section 1 of the charter serves a dual purpose: it makes clear that charter rights and. Freedoms are guaranteed, while at the same time making clear that they are not protected absolutely. Section 33 of the charter is the notwithstanding clause . Provides that parliament or a provincial legislature can legislate. Notwithstanding or regardless of certain charter rights for a five-year, renewable period.
