POL 151 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Precedent, Law Society, Henry Morgentaler
21 May 2020
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Z had chronic health problems; long waits for public treatment. C was a doctor; denied a licence to open a private hospital. Does the case violate z"s right to life, liberty, and security of the person in s. 7 of the. A term used to describe governance by law rather than the power of individual rulers. Every person, no matter what their status is, is considered to be equal before the law. Explains: that courts and judges must try their best to remain unbiased, and treat all participants equally under the law. Explains: the goal of having equal status for everybody in a society. Statutes = laws passed by the legislative branch (eg. parliament or provincial legislature) Regulations = rules created by the executive branch (eg. gov"t departments or agencies) which are designed to clarify and implement statues. Each level of gov"t can set up courts. Latin for the decision stands and should not be disturbed .
