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The Case Against Polygamy

The Case Against Polygamy

From: Cruel Arithmetic

Discusses the case built against polygamy in the trial, particularly focusing on the legal arguments. Both the Bountiful case and other polygamy cases, such as that of Warren Jeffs, are touched upon. 65 $6.50 Add
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The Case for Jury Independence

The Case for Jury Independence

From: The Secret Power of Juries

examines the arguments for jury independence including constitutional arguments for jury independence 22 $2.20 Add
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The Changing Face of Youth Corrections

The Changing Face of Youth Corrections

From: Children and the Law

Review of youth justice legislation specifically as it relates to the treatment of incarcerated youth. 17 $1.70 Add
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The charm of the narrator

The charm of the narrator

The overlooked commonality between novelist and advocate

From: Advocates and Advocacy

Personal reflections on the legal profession. 5 $0.50 Add
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The Charter

The Charter

From: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

In chapter 2, the events leading to the creation of the Charter are summarized, and the links between the Charter and other human rights legislation (such as the Bill of Rights) are pointed out. … 47 $4.70 Add
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The Charter and Human Rights

The Charter and Human Rights

From: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The concluding chapter assesses the effect of the Charter and s. 35 on the general respect for human rights in Canada. It argues that while the Charter itself may have had only limited success in … 24 $2.40 Add
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The Charter Dialogue Between Courts and Legislatures or Perhaps the Charter of Rights Isn’t Such a Bad Thing After All

The Charter Dialogue Between Courts and Legislatures or Perhaps the Charter of Rights Isn’t Such a Bad Thing After All

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

1997 article by Peter W. Hogg and Allison A. Bushell arguing that critique of judicial review under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms based on democratic legitimacy is not sustainable. ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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The Charter-Era Judges
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The Charter-Era Judges

From: Bench Strength

In this chapter, Harnish traces how five Supreme Court of Canada judges shaped income tax interpretation from 1982 through the mid-2010s, following the implementation of the Charter of Rights and … 167 $16.70 Add
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

30+ years of decisions that shape Canadian life

Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms has transformed Canadian life since it was adopted as part of the Canadian constitution in 1982. The Charter requires judges to make decisions on a … 440 View
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The Charter’s Influential Response to Judicial Activism

The Charter’s Influential Response to Judicial Activism

From: Supreme Court on Trial

Discussion of the negotiations leading to the adoption of the Charter, and its influence domestically and abroad. 19 $1.90 Add
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The Chief Justice
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The Chief Justice

From: Bench Strength

In this chapter, Harnish examines Chief Justice Brian Dickson’s influence on Canadian income tax jurisprudence from 1973 to 1990, tracing his wartime origins in Manitoba through landmark … 26 $2.60 Add
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The Child Witness Project

The Child Witness Project

Examining the Assessment of the Competence of Child Witnesses

From: Children and the Law

Examining the assessment of the competence of child witnesses. ; ; 16 $1.60 Add
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The Children’s Trilogy

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 Choice of Law Process

The Choice of Law Process

From: Conflict of Laws 2/e

Examination of the factors involved in how a court determines whether to apply the law of the forum or the law of some other legal system to resolve a dispute. ; 19 $1.90 Add
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The Civil Law System
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The Civil Law System

From: Fundamental Law for Journalists

Chapter Six explores the Civil Law System. Topics addressed include Common Law, contracts, negligence and accidents, intentional torts, free expression and defamation, anti-SLAPP Law, and time … 67 $6.70 Add