Criminal Law/Rights
Which party has the burden of proof in a criminal trial?
The Crown
This section of the Canadian Charter guarantees freedom of expression, religion, assembly and association
Section 2 - Fundamental Freedoms
This principal organ of the UN is responsible for maintaining international peace and security.
The Security Council
This international court prosecutes individuals accused of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression.
International Criminal Court
Why?
Why not?
What is the standard of proof the Crown must meet in a criminal trial?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
This section protects Canadians from unreasonable search and seizure by the government.
Adopted in 2015, these 17 global goals aim to end poverty, protect the environment, and promote prosperity by 2030.
T/F: The United States, Pakistan, Canada and Saudi Arabia are all examples of countries that are members of the ICJ but not the ICC
False - Canada is a member of both
This defence may apply when a person commits an offence because they reasonably believe they are facing an immediate threat of harm.
Self Defence
This Charter section protects individuals from cruel and unusual treatment or punishment.
Section 12
This power allows a permanent member of the Security Council to block a resolution even if the majority supports it.
Veto Power
This international court settles legal disputes between countries and provides advisory opinions to UN bodies.
International Court of Justice
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter M
How many hours a day are prisoners held in a cell in maximum security prisons
22-23
This famous Supreme Court case established the test used to determine whether a law can be justified under Section 1 of the Charter.
R v Oakes
This position serves as the chief administrative officer and spokesperson of the United Nations.
Secretary General
This UN organ elects ICJ judges alongside the Security Council
The General Assembly
What can be measured but has no length, width, or height?
Time
Name of the movie we watched in class related to the security guard accused of planting a bomb during the Olympics
Richard Jewell
This section guarantees democratic rights, including the right of Canadian citizens to vote and run for elected office.
Section 3
These five countries hold permanent seats on the UN Security Council and possess veto power.
United States, United Kingdom, France, China, and Russia
Both the ICC and ICJ are located in this Dutch city.
The Hague Netherlands
A truck driver is going down a one way street the wrong way, and passes at least three cops who notice what he is doing. They do not stop him. Why?
He was walking