Carleton University · LAWS 2302

Criminal Law

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

The legal and social dimensions of criminal liability and responsibility in Canada, including issues and problems surrounding mens rea, actus reus, and the attachment of liability. Excuses and justifications, the Canadian Criminal Code and the role of the Charter in the criminal legal system.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): LAWS 1001 and LAWS 1002 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): LAWS 1001 and LAWS 1002 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

The legal and social dimensions of criminal liability and responsibility in Canada, including issues and problems surrounding mens rea, actus reus, and the attachment of liability. Excuses and justifications, the Canadian Criminal Code and the role of the Charter in the criminal legal system.

  • Prerequisite(s): LAWS 1001 and LAWS 1002 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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

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