Law (LAWS)
Department of Law
Faculty of Public Affairs
LAWS 3307 [0.5 credit]
Youth and Criminal Law
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:
LAWS 2004.
Lectures three hours a week.