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

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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