POLS 1400 Chapter Notes - Chapter 19: John Diefenbaker, Rape Shield Law, Tobacco Advertising
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The charter of rights and freedoms: civil liberties consist of rights and freedoms that individuals enjoy beyond the reach of the government or state. Judicial review cannot overturn legislation in britain. The charter of rights and freedoms: trudeau attempted to approve the canadian bill of rights, also created war measures act (1970) in response to flq (terrorists), but also encroached on freedom of speech on innocent, nonviolent. Quebec separatists: charter of rights and freedoms in 1982, part of the constitution act, In the areas of fundamental freedoms, legal rights, and equality rights, either level of government is allowed to pass legislation contrary to the charter by means of the notwithstanding clause, section 33. Freedom of expression: bill 101 most controversial, rejection of french-only sign provision of. 2013 the supreme court struck down criminal laws prohibiting brothels, living off the avails of prostitution, and communication in public with clients.