Civil Rights

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The Criminal Law and the Constitution

The Criminal Law and the Constitution

From: Criminal Law, 7/e

Examination of the criminal law in relation to constitutional division of powers and to the Charter of Rights. 67 $6.70 Add
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The Crisis in the US Litigation Model of Labour Rights Enforcement

The Crisis in the US Litigation Model of Labour Rights Enforcement

From: One Law for All?

Analysis of the American litigation model of enforcement through the courts of statutory claims for labour standards and anti-discrimination claims. 26 $2.60 Add
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The Development of Quasi-constitutionality

The Development of Quasi-constitutionality

From: Quasi-constitutional Laws of Canada

Chapter 5 explores the development of the defining legal characteristics of quasi-constitutionality studied in chapters 2, 3, and 4, and how they were gradually extended to the six categories of … 50 $5.00 Add
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Listening to the Voices of Niqab-Wearing Women
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Listening to the Voices of Niqab-Wearing Women

From: In Your Face

In this chapter, Bahkt posits that most people in Canada have never actually conversed with a niqab-wearing woman. She attempts to rectify this situation by sharing some perspectives of women who … 32 $3.20 Add
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Veiled Objections:
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Veiled Objections:

Facing Public Opposition to the Niqab

From: In Your Face

This chapter is an attempt to analyze the growing agitation that has been expressed about Muslim women who cover their faces. 43 $4.30 Add
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The Endless American Debate

The Endless American Debate

From: Supreme Court on Trial

Outline of the debate over judicial activism in relation to the manner in which the United States Supreme Court has interpreted the Bill of Rights. 22 $2.20 Add
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The Forces Regroup

The Forces Regroup

From: Gay Marriage

looks at the opposition to same-sex marriage’s response to the Ottawa decision and how they continued to fight it ; ; ; 18 $1.80 Add
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The Fundamental Freedoms

The Fundamental Freedoms

From: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Chapter 3 focuses on the section of the Charter that encompasses the “fundamental freedoms”: freedom of religion, expression, assembly, and association. The Supreme Court’s … 71 $7.10 Add
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The Hate Speech Diversion

The Hate Speech Diversion

From: 14 Arguments in Favour of Human Rights Institutions

Discussion of hate speech regulation in Canada and public attacks on human rights laws and institutions. 24 $2.40 Add
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The Legislative Override

The Legislative Override

From: Charter of Rights and Freedoms 6/e

Analysis of the s. 33 “notwithstanding” clause. ; 7 $0.70 Add
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The Legitimacy of Judicial Review

The Legitimacy of Judicial Review

From: Charter of Rights and Freedoms 6/e

Analysis of the effect of the Charter on the power of judicial review. ; 21 $2.10 Add
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The Limits of Academic Freedom

The Limits of Academic Freedom

From: Academic Freedom in Conflict

Joan Scott discusses the tensions inherent in the theory and practice of the academy as a self-regulating community. She explores those tensions and argues that, while they are unresolvable, they … 27 $2.70 Add
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The Limits of Public Law Adjudication

The Limits of Public Law Adjudication

From: Supreme Court on Trial

Examination of the role and practice of the Supreme Court in resolving legal issues of national importance, primarily in the area of public law involving the state. 14 $1.40 Add
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The Myths of Judicial Activism

The Myths of Judicial Activism

From: Supreme Court on Trial

Examination of implicit assumptions made by those who accuse the Supreme Court of engaging in judicial activism. 19 $1.90 Add
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The Myths of Right Answers

The Myths of Right Answers

From: Supreme Court on Trial

Discussion of the conventional theories of judicial review and critique of the idea that judges will reliably reach right answers that are consistent with democracy. 16 $1.60 Add
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The New Power Balance

The New Power Balance

From: Gay Marriage

Examines the debates among MPs as to Same-sex marriage giving voice to those in favour and those opposed and how the scales were tipped in the favour of change ; ; ; 15 $1.50 Add