| Author | : Nancy McCormack |
| File Size | : 43,9 Mb |
| Publisher | : Unknown |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 08 May 2024 |
| ISBN | : 077985330X |
| Pages | : 0 pages |
Introduction to the Law Legal System of Canada by Nancy McCormack Book PDF Summary
This introductory text is intended to demystify the law and to provide information on the key components of the Canadian legal system including chapters on: The nature of law and competing theories of law Legal pluralism - how the Canadian legal system interacts with various religious legal systems Sources of Canadian law including legislation and caselaw The legal history of Britain, the reception of English law in Canada, the history of Civil Law in Quebec, and the bijural system The Constitution and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms The structure of Canadian government Courts across Canada and the work of judges and lawyers Problems regarding access to justice Substantive law including Criminal Law, Property Law, Contract Law, and Tort Law Procedural laws governing civil disputes and criminal prosecutions.
