Philosophy 2080 Study Guide - Narcotic Control Act, Substantive Law, Fundamental Justice

• School: Western University
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: Philosophy 2080
• Professor: Jeannie Gillmore

Document Summary

Due process: if the police arrest you, you are entitled to a trial and basic procedural rights. Know the case against you, what the allegations are, etc make an address or answer to case against you, make the argument in front of an impartial and unbiased decision maker. Everyone has the right to life, liberty and the security of the person. Except in accordance with the law of fundamental justice. Oaks charged with possession of a narcotic under narcotics control act: once you are charged and convicted of possessing a narcotic, no matter what the quantity, it is presumed that you possess it with the purpose of trafficking. The onus is on the person with the drugs to prove they are not planning on trafficking. You have the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty so this is the argument made in this case.