Sociology 2253A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Nulla Poena Sine Lege, Actus Reus, Precedent
19 Sep 2016
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Chapter 1: the foundations of criminal justice. The essence is that no person is above the law. All persons are bound by the law and are entitled to protection by the law. The law should be enforced and observed equally. The magna carta and other documents provided the basis for the emergence of the rule of law, which became the foundation for english law and subsequently the canadian legal system. The canadian charter of rights and freedoms provides protection for individuals and ensures fairness in legal proceedings. All the components of the criminal justice system must operate in a way that does not violate the charter. The key principles of the rule of law. The government and its officials and agents as well as individuals and private entities are accountable under the law. The laws are clear, publicized, stable and just, are applied evenly, and protect fundamental rights, including the security of persons and property.
