The Judicial System Judicial Branch of Government Role
The Judicial System Judicial Branch of Government
Role of Courts in Canada Basic role of courts: help people resolve disputes fairly and with justice Courts interpret and establish law set standards raise social questions Court decisions provide: guidance on what is acceptable conduct
HOW THE COURTS ARE ORGANIZED
SOURCES OF CANADIAN LAW Canadian law has its basis in: 1. French civil law 2. English common law and law statutory French Civil Law system of law reflecting Roman logic and organization is still in use in Quebec today (Code Civil du Quebec)
SOURCES OF CANADIAN LAW BRITISH COMMON LAW is: based on past decisions a system of rules based on "precedent" unique in the world flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances sometimes called "Case Law”
SOURCES OF CANADIAN LAW STATUTE LAW is based on rules or laws passed by government laws created by government are called Statutes, or legislation, or Acts
The Legal Pyramid
TYPES OF LAW Public Law - deals with matters that affect society as a whole relationships between the citizen and the state Criminal – when a citizen commits an act prohibited the state that deserves punishment Constitutional – outlines the rules, powers and procedures of the state Administrative – concerned with conflicts between state agencies and citizens
TYPES OF LAW Private Law - deals with the relationships between individuals within society Contracts – to ensure individuals uphold agreements they make Torts (Civil Law) – to ensure individuals compensate others when they cause injury/damage Family Law – to ensure legal obligations within families are maintained
Civil Law vs. Criminal Law The difference between Civil and Criminal Law http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=k. Ka 5 c 5 b 1 yxw Introducing evidence http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=e. NVBm. TIKwy. M
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