A report in 1833 by a committee of three respected Kingston colonials called for the construction of a limestone penitentiary on Hatter’s Bay to the west of the town. Their report contained these words of advice for its future governors...
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Canada's Legal Pasts presents new essays on a range of topics and episodes in Canadian legal history, provides an introduction to legal methodologies, shows researchers new to the field how to locate and use a variety of sources,...
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This book makes readily available a wealth of material that illustrates the application of legal principles in a Canadian context. Bickenbach has included over forty cases, each carefully edited to eliminate material not relevant to the...
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This interdisciplinary text emphasizes the rich history of various features of the Canadian Constitution. This edition covers key topics such as Indigenous peoples and the Constitution, constitutional history and interpretation,...
- Author:Murray, Laura J., Trosow, Samuel E.Summary:
In the age of easily downloadable culture, messages about copyright are ubiquitous. If you're an artist, consumer, or teacher, copyright is likely a part of your everyday life. Completely updated, this revised edition of Canadian...
- Author:Roach, Kent, Borrows, JohnSummary:
In August 2016 Colten Boushie, a twenty-two-year-old Cree man from Red Pheasant First Nation, was fatally shot on a Saskatchewan farm by white farmer Gerald Stanley. In a trial that bitterly divided Canadians, Stanley was acquitted of...
- Author:Yogis, John ASummary:
Updated and expanded to reflect the most recent developments and revisions in Canadian national and provincial law, this book is a concise guide to legal citation in Canada. Legal terms are listed A-to-Z with concise definitions....
- Author:Glasbeek, HarrySummary:
A mugger to a stranger, "Give me your wallet or I will beat you to pulp!" It is a crime. An employer says to a worker: "Adding lung-saving ventilation will reduce my profit. Give me back some of your wages and I will let...
- Author:Houppert, KarenSummary:
On March 18, 1963, in one of its most significant legal decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Gideon v. Wainwright that all defendants facing significant jail time have the constitutional right to a free attorney if...
- Author:Kalajdzic, JasminkaSummary:
Whatever deficits remain in the Canadian project to make justice available to all, class actions have been heralded as a success. They have been employed over the past several decades to overcome barriers to justice for those who would...
- Author:Boyd, David R.Summary:
Canadians are getting sick from toxins in the air, food, water, and consumer products. In Cleaner, Greener, Healthier, David R. Boyd sets out to remedy Canada's environmental health problems. He begins by assessing the environmental...
- Author:Arthurs, Harry W.Summary:
Harry W. Arthurs is a name held in high esteem by labour lawyers and academics throughout the world. Although many are familiar with Arthurs's contributions and accomplishments, few are acquainted with the man himself, or how he...
- Author:Senior, HerewardSummary:
The insular character of Britain delayed the creation of professional police until the 19th century. This volume traces the course of British amateur policing until that time, at which point it deals with the foundation of the London...
- Author:Smith, Glenn C., Fusco, PatriciaSummary:
Are you a student looking for trusted, plain-English guidance on the ins and outs of Constitutional law? Look no further! Constitutional Law For Dummies provides a detailed study guide tracking to this commonly required law course. It...
- Author:Macfarlane, EmmettSummary:
The Canadian Senate has long been considered an institutional pariah, viewed as an undemocratic, outmoded warehouse for patronage appointments and mired in spending and workload scandals. After decades of debate about reform, in 2014...
- Author:Bunting, Annie, Quirk, JoelSummary:
Contemporary slavery has emerged as a source of fascination and a spur to political mobilization. This volume brings together experts to carefully explore how the language of slavery has been invoked to support a series of government...
- Author:Burnham, Scott J.Summary:
Contract law deals with the promises and agreements that law will enforce. Understanding contract law is vital for all aspiring lawyers and paralegals, and contracts courses are foundational courses within all law schools. Contract Law...
- Author:Baum, Daniel J.Summary:
When police are called in to investigate a crime, what powers and limitations apply to them? What are their rights to question strangers, search without warrants, or detain individuals who might become suspects? Crime Scene...
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Criminal code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46
- Author:Bull, Ray.Summary:
How does the mind of a criminal work' How can you stop criminals from re-offending' What does being in prison do to your mind' From lie detection to psychological profiling, Professor Ray Bull and his team of experts...
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