Canadian Law An Introduction
Canadian Law An Introduction by Neil Boyd is a comprehensive resource published by Nelson Education on October 7, 2010. This fifth edition spans 356 pages and is written in English, catering to students who seek a foundational understanding of Canadian law without pursuing a legal profession. The book serves as a core text for the Introduction to Canadian Law course, providing insights into Canada’s public law system alongside a social analysis of the legal order.
Readers will find a detailed examination of various aspects of law, including sources of law, the significance of the Constitutional Act, and statutory interpretation. The text covers substantive law topics such as tort, family, administrative, and criminal law, utilizing case law to illustrate differing perspectives and stimulate analysis and debate. Additionally, the full text of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is included, enhancing the educational value for students entering fields like criminology and legal support roles.
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Canadian Law is a core text in the Introduction to Canadian Law course found in universities and colleges. It is written for students who do not want to become legal professionals but still need an understanding of the law. These students will pursue careers in Criminology and other legal jobs such as custom officers, law clerks etc. It combines the basic building blocks of Canada’s public law system with broad social analysis of the legal order of Canada. It examines sources of law, the role of law, the significance of the Constitutional Act, and the process of statutory interpretation. Substantive law – tort, family, administrative and criminal – is also featured. Case law is used throughout the text to highlight competing perspectives, as well as to provide teachers and students with a focus for further analysis and debate. The full text of Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is included in the book.
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