WDW101Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Peremptory Challenge, Mixed Model, Duty Counsel
26 Feb 2013
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Re-test: march 11th 7:10-9:10 or re-weighing of remaining course. Draft 10% / final paper 40% / final exam 40% Extra 10% added to your highest grade on either the final paper or final exam. Current issues in the criminal court process and the objectives of punishment . Original legal system said to discriminate against the poor. Economically disadvantaged accused often had no representation whatsoever except for murder: fundamental unfairness, tilted the justice to the well to do because they could hire lawyers. First canadian legal aid program: ontario 1967. Only provided to those on social assistance or to those with personal incomes less than social assistance levels. Cost of legal aid in canada: million in 1988; million in 1991; million in 1993; in 2001. Why is it dropping: not being compensated accordingly compared to private attorneys. Research has generally shown that it is not, the quality of private representation varies dramatically.
