CC102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Youth Criminal Justice Act, Adversarial System, Hung Jury
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Lecture 3: the court system and the police. Provincial policing: enforcement of the criminal code in areas of provinces not covered by federal or municipal jurisdiction, example: opp. Municipal policing: toronto established the rst municipal police force in 1935, focus, crime prevention, law enforcement, assistance to victims, maintain public order, provide emergency response. Police responsibilities: public order maintenance, peace keeping and order maintenance, act as a general deterrent, victim assistance, underserved role of the police, includes acts such as informing the complainant / victim or the progress of the prosecution. The court system: according to your textbook, the court system is the arbiter of justice and the search for truth, adversarial system, function to protect the citizens from abuse of power by the government. Deals with actions against the federal government and government agencies. Has the ability to review all decisions of both the provincial and federal court.
