Carleton University · LAWS 2301

Criminal Justice System

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

The institutional and social production of criminal law in Canada. Processes, personnel, and agencies. The role of discretion. The accused and the place of the victim. Issues in sentencing and punishment. Particular attention to racialization, Indigenous experiences, and discrimination in the operations of criminal law.

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 institutional and social production of criminal law in Canada. Processes, personnel, and agencies. The role of discretion. The accused and the place of the victim. Issues in sentencing and punishment. Particular attention to racialization, Indigenous experiences, and discrimination in the operations of criminal law.

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

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