POLI 101 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Criminal Law Of Canada, Amicus Curiae, Arrogate
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An evaluation of the impact of the charter on the canadian political system. Some say there is marginal" impact on canada"s criminal law and that there review of the charter by the courts is sustained with conservative moderation". We must also remember to not compare it with the american system and instead compare pre and post-charter differences for accuracy. It is suggest that we continue with the charter practices because canada (compared to many other nations-esp. Us) have an excellent (though not blemish free) record on human rights and freedoms and has never had an oppressive or arbitrary government. The charter is a doctrine of parliamentary and constitutional supremacy but it is not absolute" and is limited by the norms of the. Unlike the bill of rights, the charter is entrenched in the canadian. This status combined with explicit authorization of judicial interpretation in s. 24 allows the courts to be active in defining the meaning of enumerated rights.
