Civil Rights

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Policy on Competing Human Rights

From: Balancing Competing Human Rights Claims in a Diverse Society

Introduction to and text of the Policy on Competing Human Rights prepared by the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC). 93 $9.30 Add
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Professors Beware:

The Evolving Threat of “Institutional” Academic Freedom

From: Academic Freedom in Conflict

Constitutional scholar David Rabban examines the increasing prominence of the concept of “institutional academic freedom” in American constitutional law and its implications. He … 30 $3.00 Add
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Reference re Alberta Statutes (Alberta Press Case), 1938

From: The Court and the Charter

Two members of the Supreme Court of Canada, in holding that the Act to ensure the Publication of Accurate News and Information was beyond the constitutional authority of Alberta legislature, … ; ; ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Reflections on Government Hostility, Systemic discrimination, and Human Rights Institutions

From: 14 Arguments in Favour of Human Rights Institutions

Discussion of the nature and extent of government hostility to human rights and human rights institutions, and the capacities that human rights commissions, in particular, have to address … 35 $3.50 Add
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Squeezed to the Point of Exclusion

The Case of Toronto Squeegee Cleaners

From: Disorderly People

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The Broad, Liberal, and Purposive Interpretation of Quasi-constitutional Legislation

From: Quasi-constitutional Laws of Canada

Chapter 2 examines the special rules of interpretation applied to quasi-constitutional legislation since the Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed that it “deserves a broad, liberal, and … 73 $7.30 Add
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The Children’s Trilogy

The Best Interests of the Child Principle and the Principles of Fundamental Justice

From: Children and the Law

Review of Supreme Court of Canada cases exploring the relationship between the best interests of the child principle and the principle of fundamental justice. 22 $2.20 Add
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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 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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Addressing Competing Human Rights Claims

The Policy Approach of the Ontario Human Rights Commission

From: Balancing Competing Human Rights Claims in a Diverse Society

Review of the nature of human rights policy and its development by the OHRC, the rationale for becoming involved, and the ongoing process employed to develop and promote the policy. 15 $1.50 Add
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Chapter 3: What Is a Search or Seizure?

From: Search and Seizure

A. Introduction: When Is Section 8 Engaged? B. When Is a Search Conducted by a State Entity or Actor? C. What Acts Constitute a Search? D. What Acts Constitute a Seizure? E. When Transfer or … ; 35 $3.50 Add
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Children’s Rights and Health Law

The “Mature Minor” Rule Revisited

From: Children and the Law

Review of the “mature minor” rule from the Supreme Court of Canada decision of A.C. v. Manitoba (Director of Child and Family Services). 17 $1.70 Add
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Defining the Principles of Fundamental Justice

From: Fundamental Justice

Defines the principles of fundamental justice, particularly focusing on methods and sources such as the balancing of interests. Some rejected principles are also mentioned. 50 $5.00 Add
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Gay Marriage Gathers Strength

From: Gay Marriage

Breaks down the strengthening position of Gay Marriage through a closer look at some cases from Quebec and British Columbia in the late 90s and early 2000s ; 23 $2.30 Add
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Government Support for Religion

From: Freedom of Conscience and Religion

Discussion of religious practices in schools, other civic forums and legislatures; secularism and neutrality; religious symbols and cultural history; the US establishment clause; the European … 41 $4.10 Add
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Governments as Interpreters and Shapers of Human Rights

From: 14 Arguments in Favour of Human Rights Institutions

Discussion of the role and obligations of governments and their legal representatives, as interpreters and shapers of human rights law, when they are engaged in statutory human rights litigation. 32 $3.20 Add