Derived from the rule of precent, this form of law was adopted by Canada (Except Quebec)
What is Common Law
100
The final, formal decision of a trial (e.g., not guilty)
What is Verdict
100
Whose trial was not within a reasonable time
What is R. vs Askov
100
Donny has been denied the opportunity to travel to Newfoundland. A ferry captain has refused to allow him to board because of his strange haircut. Explain the remedy.
What is Remove Policy, Reinbursement
100
Tim is allowed to attend church every Sunday, this is protected by what right?
What is Freedom of Conscience, Religion, Opinion, and Expression (Sec. 2)
200
Based on the Q'uran, this form of law is popular in many muslim countries
What is Islamic Law
200
A legal decision that serves as an example and authority in subsequent similar cases
What is Precedent
200
Whose trial dealt with the issue of "Freedom of Speech"
What is R. vs Keegstra
200
Greg was convicted of murder (Which he did commit.) after the crown presented it's only evidence (A confession beaten from him by the investigating officers). Explain the remedy.
What is Drop Charges, Drop Evidence
200
John wants to work in another Province. He can do so, because of this right
What is Mobility Rights (Sec. 6)
300
When a person or orginization steps out of their legal jurisdiction
What is Ultra Vires
300
A Greek philosopher, charged with treason, and eventually sentenced to death by the drinking of poison
What is Socrates
300
Whose case dealt with the issue of Medically Assisted Suicide
What is Sue Rodiriguez vs. R.
300
Brian has become a devout Buddhist. He was fined in downtown Victoria before entering the Buddhist temple. The city of Victoria has determined that Buddhism is illegal.
What is Compensation, Drop Law
300
Gay Marriage is legal in Canada, what example of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
What is Freedom of Equality (Sec.15), and access to Fundamental Freedoms (Sec. 2)
400
Canadian law is divided into 2 parts: Procedural Law, and...
What is Substantive Law
400
What is "Habeas Corpus"
What is that "You must present the body" ie: Evidence
400
Whose trial set the precedent for circumstantial evidence
What is R. vs Hodges
400
Bob was arrested after he wrote a letter to the editor of the Times Colonist stating that he disagreed with the mayor's latest decision to permit horse bathing in public view. Explain the remedy.
What is Drop Charges.
400
Jim Bob doesn't have to testify against his mennonite wife, what right is this an example of
What is Sec. 11 C
500
What is "Franchise"
What is the right to vote
500
Something given to make amends for a loss; Restitution
What is Compensation
500
What case proved that judges must consider both the crime and the circumstances
What is R. vs Dudley and Stephens
500
Sarah is a bright 70 year old teacher, who has been fired from the local school board after refusing to retire. Explain the remedy.
What is No remedy
500
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms was signed by what Prime Minister