Carleton University · LAWS 4309

State Security and Dissent

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Historical and contemporary analysis of legal responses of Canadian governments to dissent, political opposition, insurrection, etc. Includes trial of political offences (treason, sedition, riot), national security measures (War Measures/Emergencies Act, Official Secrets Act), and other special powers (police, labour, immigration, parliamentary privilege, etc.).

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2908 , CRCJ 3001 , or CRCJ 3002 and 0.5 credit from LAWS 3305 , LAWS 3503 , LAWS 3509 , and fourth-year Honours standing.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2908 , CRCJ 3001 , or CRCJ 3002 and 0.5 credit from LAWS 3305 , LAWS 3503 , LAWS 3509 , and fourth-year Honours standing.
  • Seminars three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

Historical and contemporary analysis of legal responses of Canadian governments to dissent, political opposition, insurrection, etc. Includes trial of political offences (treason, sedition, riot), national security measures (War Measures/Emergencies Act, Official Secrets Act), and other special powers (police, labour, immigration, parliamentary privilege, etc.).

  • Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2908 , CRCJ 3001 , or CRCJ 3002 and 0.5 credit from LAWS 3305 , LAWS 3503 , LAWS 3509 , and fourth-year Honours standing.
  • Seminars three hours a week.

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