Carleton University · LAWS 3307

Youth and Criminal Law

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

A review of the Youth Criminal Justice Act within the framework of the Canadian justice system, with particular emphasis on historical and philosophical developments and objectives. Current topics include: constitutional issues, procedure, confessions, transfers, sentencing options, alternative measures, reviews, and possible amendments.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2301 and LAWS 2302 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2301 and LAWS 2302 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

A review of the Youth Criminal Justice Act within the framework of the Canadian justice system, with particular emphasis on historical and philosophical developments and objectives. Current topics include: constitutional issues, procedure, confessions, transfers, sentencing options, alternative measures, reviews, and possible amendments.

  • Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2301 and LAWS 2302 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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