CRIM 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Provincial And Territorial Courts In Canada, Parole Board, Common Assault
24 Oct 2016
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Criminology- the study of crime and criminal behaviour. Criminal law- the entire set of principles, procedural, and rules established by governments through the courts and criminal legislation in order to ensure public safety. Penal law- a law that imposes punishment, as opposed to a law that provides only the right of a victim to compensation. Common law- body of law defined primarily through successive decisions of judges (in. Summary offence- a minor offence, punishable by a fine or a maximum jail sentence of six months. Indictable offence- a serious offence, such as murder or rape, which carries severe penalty. Canada"s crime against humanity and war crimes act (cahwca) gives domestic legal effects to international criminal law. Provincial court judges are appointed by the provincial government and generally have jurisdiction over matters considered to be less important than those that occupy the superior courts. Every prosecution begins at the provincial court.
