CRIM 135 Final: Criminology 135 - Final Review of Lectures

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Section 91 grants parliament legislative jurisdiction with respect to the criminal law, except for the constitution of the courts of criminal jurisdiction but including the procedure in. Criminal matters : federal government has enacted the criminal code. Section 92 grants provinces legislative competence concerning the administration of justice in the province, including the constitution, maintenance and organization of provincial. Courts, both of civil and of criminal jurisdiction . Courts must measure all legislation, including the criminal code, against the charter"s provisions. Includes: (1)substantive criminal law (2) criminal procedure (3) evidence in criminal case (4) the operation of penal institutions (5) police criminal investigations. More precisely and commonly used refers to substantive criminal law: substantive criminal law details the definition of, and punishments for, various crimes. Distinction between substantive criminal law and criminal procedure. Integral but distinct part of criminal law establishes punishment. Determines by who and in what circumstances prosecutions against accused offenders may be initiated, conducted, terminated and appealed.