Law 2101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Youth Criminal Justice Act, Actus Reus
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Tuesday oct 27: cl-3 cl-9: introduction. Criminal law and harm: criminal law should be confined to wrongful acts seriously threatening and infringing fundamental social values. Constitution act, 1867 distribution of powers: according to section 91, federal government makes laws in relation to matters that are under their jurisdiction. The same goes for section 92, and the provincial government. Application of criminal law of england: the criminal law of england that was in force in a province before april 1, 1955 continues in force except as altered by the criminal code or any other act. Common law principles continued: every rule and principle of common law that creates an excuse for an act or defence for a charge continues in force unless they are altered by this act or another act. Children under 12: no person can be convicted of an offence if they are under 12 years old. Young person: person that is above 12 but less than 18-years-old.
