PSYC 2400 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Conditional Sentence, Judiciary Of Australia, Meta-Analysis
28 Mar 2016
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The top of the court hierarchy in canada is the supreme court of canada: created in. 1875, the supreme court of canada consists of eight judges plus the chief justice, who are all appointed by the federal government. The supreme court is the final appeal in. Canada, and lower canadian courts are bound by its ruling. The supreme court also provides guidance to the federal government on low-related matters, such as the interpretation of the canadian constitution. Sentencing: imposition of a legal sanction on persons convicted of an offence. Purposes of sentencing: the fundamental purpose of sentencing is to contribute to respect for law and the maintenance of just, peaceful, and safe society by imposing sanctions on individuals who commit crimes. Reparations: a sentence where the offender has to make a money payment to the victim or the community: to promote a sense of responsibility in offenders. Facts about goals of sentencing: a. b. c.
