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Beverley McLachlin

The Legacy of a Supreme Court Chief Justice

 As a judge, Beverley McLachlin has had an unequalled impact on Canadian life. She stands out for her unique ability to stand up for the values and beliefs that reflect the best of Canada and … 232 View

Courts, Litigants, and the Digital Age 2/e

Law, Ethics, and Practice

 Courts, Litigants, and the Digital Age examines the ramifications of technology for courts, judges, and the administration of justice. It sets out the issues raised by technology, and, … 209 View

Supreme Court on Trial

Judicial Activism or Democratic Dialogue

 The Supreme Court of Canada has been accused of usurping Canadian democracy on a long list of divisive topics, including assisted dying, sex work, supervised injection sites, same-sex marriage, … 526 View
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Early Years

From: Beverley McLachlin

 Discusses McLachlin’s early life and childhood in rural Alberta. An overview of her family, school and early influences. 15 $1.50 Add
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Introduction

From: Courts, Litigants, and the Digital Age 2/e

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 Guidance to judges, litigants and lawyers regarding practical, legal and ethical issues of privacy in the context of technological advances regarding access to digital information. 16 $1.60 Add
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The Supreme Court on Trial

From: Supreme Court on Trial

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 Outline of the debate over judicial activism in relation to the manner in which the Supreme Court of Canada has interpreted the Charter. 13 $1.30 Add
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Edmonton to Vancouver

From: Beverley McLachlin

 An overview of McLachlin’s university studies and her early career in law. Takes you through her time at the University of Alberta and the University of British Columbia. A brief overview … 24 $2.40 Add
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Framing the Issues

From: Courts, Litigants, and the Digital Age 2/e

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 Overview of the issues arising from the interplay between technology and judging. 8 $0.80 Add
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The Endless American Debate

From: Supreme Court on Trial

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 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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A "Body of Precedent Written on the Wind?"

Wiki Courts, "Link Rot," and Independent Judicial Research

From: Courts, Litigants, and the Digital Age 2/e

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 Examination of issues relating to judicial use of online information. 40 $4.00 Add
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Judicial Activism before the Charter

From: Supreme Court on Trial

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 Discussion of pre-Charter cases where the striking down of laws infringing civil liberties was criticized as judicial activism. 19 $1.90 Add
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McLachlin on the Supreme Court: 1989-2000

From: Beverley McLachlin

 Describes McLachlin’s career as an associate justice on the Supreme Court between 1989 and 2000. Analyses the key decisions, issues and debates that surrounded the court at that time. 32 $3.20 Add
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The Legitimacy of Judicial Review

From: Charter of Rights and Freedoms 6/e

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 Analysis of the effect of the Charter on the power of judicial review. ; 21 $2.10 Add
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Direct Enforcement against the Core Crimes

International and Internationalized Criminal Courts

From: International and Transnational Criminal Law, 2/e

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 Examination of the salient features of courts involved in international prosecutions, including prosecutions following World War II, United Nations ad hoc tribunals, the International Criminal … ; 60 $6.00 Add
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Extended Territoriality versus Extraterritoriality

A Key Jurisdictional Distinction

From: Law Beyond Borders

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 Explanation of the difference between the principles of extraterritoriality and extended territoriality, and how the latter is exercised in Canadian criminal and civil proceedings. ; ; ; 37 $3.70 Add
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Jurisdiction of the Youth Justice Court

From: Youth Criminal Justice Law, 3/e

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 Examination of youth justice courts and services, offence jurisdiction, and age jurisdiction. ; 41 $4.10 Add