CRIM 131 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Law Commission Of Canada, Parole Board Of Canada, Youth Criminal Justice Act
4 Aug 2013
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1976 law reform commission of canada says that for. An act to be regarded as criminal, it should meet. Most of our laws enforce cultural conceptions. Decisions are made by police officers, judges. Police may let someone off with warning. Parole board might grant parole to offender. Division of responsibilities between federal, provincial and municipal governments. Federal government decides what will be a criminal offence. Right not to be subjected to unreasonable search and seizure. Right to know reason why you have been arrested. Can"t compel a wife to reveal a private communication. Stipulates number of professional or expert witnesses. Guiding principles, e. g. , the protection of society. Says young offenders should be treated separately. Rcmp in parts of canada, provincial police. Police complain that they catch the criminals. Recognition that crime is a community problem. Criminal justice system does not always respond. For most crimes known to the police. For criminal act to come to their attention.
