Carleton University · LAWS 4802

Criminal Jury Trials

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Critical analysis of the criminal jury system including its history and context, the role of the judge, jury dynamics and jury composition. Perspectives and roles of the accused, victims, police, defence counsel, Crown attorney, judges, juries, media, politicians and the public.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2908 , CRCJ 3001 , or CRCJ 3002 and LAWS 2301 , LAWS 2302 and fourth-year Honours standing.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2908 , CRCJ 3001 , or CRCJ 3002 and LAWS 2301 , LAWS 2302 and fourth-year Honours standing.
  • Seminars three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

Critical analysis of the criminal jury system including its history and context, the role of the judge, jury dynamics and jury composition. Perspectives and roles of the accused, victims, police, defence counsel, Crown attorney, judges, juries, media, politicians and the public.

  • Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2908 , CRCJ 3001 , or CRCJ 3002 and LAWS 2301 , LAWS 2302 and fourth-year Honours standing.
  • Seminars three hours a week.

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Source reference : https://calendar.carleton.ca/undergrad/courses/LAWS/

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