Vocab 1
Governed by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account individual needs and circumstances
Fair and Equitable
_________interprets and applies all law in Canada, including the rights of Canadians.
Judicial Branch
This term is used to describe speaking up for offenders involved in the justice system to ensure fairness.
Advocacy
A permanent record of breaking the law, which is public information
Criminal Record
The law that describes governance in Canada. It sets out the role of the governor general, and the different roles of the three branches of government.
Constitution
The institutions and procedures for applying laws in a society
Justice System
Applying laws
Justice
The person or group of people who are responsible for trying to find the person who is charged or accused of something guilty
prosecution
Work performed as part of a sentence, such as assisting with a neighboorhood clean-up or working at a food bank
Community Service
A result or effect of an action done by an individual or group of people
Consequence
A consequence for a crime, such as imprisonment, determined by a court of law
Sentence
To isolate or hide away - ie. to keep a jury away from the general public while they come to a decision in a court case
Sequester
To make part of again
Reintegrate
Federal legislation that sets out criminal law and procedure in Canada
Criminal Code of Canada
To instill positive behaviors and attitudes
Rehabilitate
_________of Canada is the highest court in Canada.
The Supreme Court
Youth diverted from court but must complete certain conditions in order to avoid a criminal record
Extrajudicual Sanction
A group of people sworn to give a decision in a legal case based on the evidence presented to them
A Jury
The person or group of people who represent the person being accused or charged in a court case
Defence
YCJA applies to people in trouble with the law between these ages
12- to 17