Canadian Criminal Law in Ten Cases By Martin L. Friedland (Paperback)

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Canadian Criminal Law in Ten Cases : University of Toronto Press : 9781487560201 : 1487560206 : 01 Aug 2024 : Canadian Criminal Law in Ten Cases explores the development of criminal justice in Canada through an in-depth examination of ten significant criminal cases. Martin L. Friedland draws on cases that went to the Supreme Court of Canada or the Privy Council, including well-known cases such as those of Louis Riel, Steven Truscott, Henry Morgentaler, and Jamie Gladue. The book addresses such issues as wrongful convictions, the enforcement of morality, Indigenous experiences with criminal law, bail and trial delay, and the impact of the 1982 Charter of Rights and Freedoms on the criminal justice system. Friedland describes in a masterful way the factual background of each case and the political, social, and economic conditions of the time. Each character - the accused, judges, and counsel - is described in detail, as are the relevant laws and procedures. Friedland includes recommend

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