CML 12062 Introduction to Public and Constitutional Law (Part 2 of 2)
6 units
Common Law
Faculty of Law - Common Law
This course introduces students to the structure of the Canadian legal system, including: sources of law, the federal legislative process and statutory interpretation; the legal system's constitutional basis; the organization of courts and tribunals in Canada and appeal processes; and the role of the courts in overseeing legislative and administrative action. It also introduces students to basic principles of Canadian constitutional law: sources of the Canadian Constitution; constitutional supervision and the role of the courts; the advent of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; the framework of the Charter; an introduction to the fundamental rights and freedoms protected by the Charter; and an introduction to constitutional remedies. This course will be taught in a small group format. The substantive course is combined with instruction in legal writing and evaluation is primarily based on written assignments.
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Lecture
Previously Offered Terms:
Winter
All Professors
B+ Average (7.089)
Most Common: B+ (39%)
496 students
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4 sections during Winter 2022
B+ Average (7.288)
Most Common: B+ (51%)
59 students
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