Essays Tagged: "Criminal Code of Canada"
The War of Freedom of Expression
They argue that there is definitely a moral place for laws regarding hate speech, whether they are criminal or not. There was recently a new development in the Canadian war for freedom of expression. ... g before the Charter saw battle.In 1984, Jim Keegstra was charged with violating section 281 of the Criminal Code of Canada (now covered under section 318-320). Keegstra was a respected school teacher ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Issues
The Effects of Drinking and Driving
verity of alcohol and the affects it has on one's body at different blood alcohol levels. Under the Criminal Code of Canada, it is a criminal offence to be in control of a vehicle if your blood alcoho ... ehicle is impaired by alcohol, whether or not your blood alcohol level exceeds the 0.08% level. The Criminal Code also requires a breath or blood sample to be provided when asked to do so by a police ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Drugs
A legal analysis of Canadian laws regarding censorship.
is means they can legally say anything they think or believe; this is not so. Section 319(2) of the Criminal Code of Canada prevents the spreading or promoting of hate. This means that it is illegal t ... will not be able to breach, however, will be the information contained in personal e-mails. In the Criminal Code of Canada it is clearly defined that in order to be convicted of a hate crime the hate ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays
Abortion: Pro-Choice.
ility to live independently is much different thanmurdering a child after birth. Section 223 of the Criminal Code of Canada states that children in the womb arenot considered "human beings" or "person ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays
Abortion-Pro Choice.
lity to live independently is much different than murdering a child after birth. Section 223 of the Criminal Code of Canada states that children in the womb are not considered "human beings" or "perso ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues
Case in-class presentation about 1 criminal case and 1 political case in the toronto star.
e date. The Author is Canadian Press and thepublisher "Globe and Mail". This article belongs to the Criminalcategory which deals with paroles and the Sentence of Lifeimprisonment.Mr. Thatcher was conv ... ore than twenty-five) without eligibility for parole, as thejudge deems fit in the circumstances." (Criminal Code of Canada)Toextend his parole ineligibility to the highest amount of 25 years. Being a ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law
Impaired Driving: What good can come of it?
driving, so why do we feel obligated to do it? What good comes from it?Under section 253(b) of the Criminal code of Canada, it is illegal to operate a vehicle, vessel or aircraft while your blood-alc ... y. If you decide to drive while under the "prohibition" order, you will be charged with yet another criminal offence, and if you are convicted, it usually means jail time.-A fine of $600.00 and a 15% ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Human Rights
Chapter 3 questions in Law 12 textbook
Chapter 3-Criminal Law and Criminal Offences3.1-3.21)Why does criminal law exist?The law exists to protect peo ... ct people as a society and as individuals.2)Name 3 purposes that Canadians feel can be fulfilled by criminal law.Protect people and property.Discourage potential offenders.For retribution.3)What are s ... ssible causes of crime?Poverty, drug addiction,4)Why does Parliament decide to make certain actions criminal?Parliament declares certain actions to be criminal to reflect the values and wishes of soci ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays
How can a criminal record affect your life?
What is a criminal record?A criminal record is a document that lists a person's criminal and penal convictions ... nd penal convictions pronounced by the courts of Canada in accordance with federal laws such as the Criminal Code of Canada. However, violating a traffic rule of the Quebec Highway Safety Code is not ... traffic rule of the Quebec Highway Safety Code is not a criminal offence and would not result in a criminal record. In fact, offences to provincial penal laws do not result in criminal records.How ca ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law
How can a criminal record affect your life?
How can a criminal record affect your life?What is a criminal record?A criminal record is a document that list ... nd penal convictions pronounced by the courts of Canada in accordance with federal laws such as the Criminal Code of Canada. However, violating a traffic rule of the Quebec Highway Safety Code is not ... traffic rule of the Quebec Highway Safety Code is not a criminal offence and would not result in a criminal record. In fact, offences to provincial penal laws do not result in criminal records.When y ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law
Freedom of Expression? R v. Zundel - In Depth Case Analysis.
which the majority regard as wrong or false." R. v. Zundel.It was fair? Unlawful?Profile of the Law:Criminal Code of CanadaSpreading False NewsSection 181Every one who wilfully publishes a statement, ... this Court was granted on the general Charter issue only -- the constitutionality of s. 181 of the Criminal Code.At trial, Judge Thomas took judicial notice of the fact that Jews were murdered by the ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights
Euthanasia: An Issue of Quality of Life
he person should be allowed to make a quiet and graceful exit without question.After all, under the Criminal Code of Canada, suicide, whether completed or attempted, is not a criminal offence. Why the ... eatly esteemed values and sustain our stalwart and time-tested rights, assisted suicide has to be decriminalized. There can be no question that this is an issue of standards of living, and in order en ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Euthenasia
Sociology And Lotteries
is, 1999: 37).Government run lotteries are relatively new to Canada. In 1969 Parliament amended the Criminal Code of Canada to permit both the federal and provincial levels of government to hold lotte ... s. Looking at lotteries in this perspective one can see that it does indeed apply.In 1969, when the Criminal Code of Canada was amended to permit both federal and provincial governments to hold lotter ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers
Educational Law Case Study
rincipal; (c) notify the appropriate law enforcement agency that an act of bullying has occurred if criminal charges may be laid against the perpetrator; (d) notify the parents or guardians of the per ... and was instead left to the decision of the victim. It is also helpful to note this section of the Criminal Code of Canada.35. Everyone who has without justification assaulted another but did not c ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Cases