Description |
1 online resource (xi, 660 pages) : illustrations |
Contents |
Front Matter -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- The Rule of Law in the Canadian Constitution -- Political Jurisprudence -- The Canadian Judicial System -- Judicial Recruitment and Selection -- Judicial Independence, Ethics, and Discipline -- Access to Judicial Power -- Interest Groups and Litigation -- Fact Finding in the Courts -- Precedents, Statutes, and Legal Reasoning -- Judicial Review and Federalism -- Judicial Review and Civil Liberties -- Judicial Decision-Making -- Reconciling Judicial Review and Constitutional Democracy -- Constitution Act, 1867, ss. 91 -95,133. -- Canadian Bill of Rights, 1960 -- Constitution Act, 1982, ss. 1 -35, 38-49,52. -- Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of Canada -- Puisne Judges of the Supreme Court of Canada -- Useful Websites -- Index |
Summary |
Since the first edition of this popular textbook appeared in 1984, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms has transformed the role of the courts in Canadian politics. The book introduces students to issues raised by the new political role of Canadian judges. Law, Politics and the Judicial Process in Canada features new introductions and new readings that deal with current issues in the realm of Canadian law and politics |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Courts -- Canada
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Judicial process -- Canada
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Political questions and judicial power -- Canada
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POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / Judicial Branch.
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Courts
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Judicial process
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Political questions and judicial power
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Canada
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Morton, F. L. (Frederick Lee), 1949-
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ISBN |
1552380467 |
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9781552380468 |
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9781552383827 |
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1552383822 |
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