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Legal System
Unit: Democracy and Governance
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Social Studies
9th Grade
12/17/2014

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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Definition
part 1 of the constitution act, 1982, which sets out constitutionally protected rights and freedoms
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Entrenched
Definition
firmly established
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Sentence
Definition
punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court
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Hearsay
Definition
information that a witness has heard at a second hand rather than personally
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Restitution
Definition
compensation by one party to another for a loss
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Healing circle
Definition
a traditional approach in aboriginal justice in which the offender admits guilt to the victim(s) and tries to resolve with the victim(s) and the community
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Ombudsman
Definition
an appointed official who investigates complaints
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Summons
Definition
to serve someone
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Plaintiff
Definition
– the person, or party, who sues in a civil case
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Prosecution
Definition
the lawyer working for the state to prove the guilt of the defendant in criminal case
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Crown
Definition
the lawyer representing the state in a criminal case
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Defendant
Definition
the person being changed in a criminal case/being sued
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Summary offence
Definition
a minor criminal offence
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Indictable offence
Definition
a serious offence under Canada’s Criminal Code
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Remand
Definition
a defendant on bail or custody
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Misdemeanor
Definition
a minor crime punishable by less than one year in prison
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Adversarial system
Definition
system in which two or more sides have opposing interests and argue different positions
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Injunction
Definition
a judicial order that restrains a person from beginning or continuing an action threatening the legal right of another
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YCJA
Definition
“Youth Criminal Justice Act”. Federal legislation passed in 2002 under which youths aged 12-17 are prosecuted in Canada’s criminal justice system.
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Sovereignty
Definition
absolute authority and ownership
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Strike
Definition
a cessation of work by employees to pressure the employer to bargain in good faith
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Trade Union
Definition
workers' organizations that seek to improve wages and working conditions through collective bargaining with employers
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Plea Bargain
Definition
any agreement in a criminal case between the prosecutor and defendant whereby the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a charge in return for a concession from the prosecutor
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Appeal
Definition
apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court
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Rehabiliation
Definition
treatment and training to help offenders acquire skills to rejoin society as productive members
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Retribution
Definition
punishment inflicted on someone as a threat for a criminal act
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Deterrence
Definition
means to discourage the repetition of misbehavior
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Bylaw
Definition
laws passed by local governments
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Verdict
Definition
decision on a criminal case
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Probation
Definition
release of an offender from detention
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Inadmissible
Definition
evidence that cant be heard during a legal trial
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Sentencing cirle
Definition
custom in Aboriginal justice in which the offender comes before a "circle" of the victims and community to take responsibility for the harm they caused
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Lockout
Definition
a refusal by an employer to allow employees to report to work
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Censor
Definition
to edit, band or prevent public display
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Censure
Definition
to criticize; to condemn formally
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Manitoba Human Rights Code
Definition
prevents discrimination & harassment based on different characteristics
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Habeus Corpus
Definition
the rights to have a speedy trial and know why you're being arrested
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