SOSC 2652 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Provincial Superior, Indictable Offence, Restorative Justice

• School: York University
• Department: Social Science
• Course: SOSC 2652
• Professor: Anna Pratt

Document Summary

Chapter 6: with the introduction of the charter of rights and freedom there is an increased workload with more challenging legal issues, supreme court-provincial superior court(appeal)- provincial superior court (trial)- Judicial independence- citizens have the right to have their cases tried by tribunals that are fair, impartial, and immune from political interference. In every province and territory it has two levels: provincial and superior: nunavut is the only exception, the provincial courts are the lowest level of courts; nearly all criminal cases are begun and disposed of in them. Judges are appointed by the provinces which also fund these courts and have jurisdiction over them. If at least one appellate judge dissents the unsuccessful party may pursue another appeal at the federal level. Court of last resort - the supreme court of canada- is located in ottawa but hears cases from all provinces and territories.