LAWS 2301
Criminal Justice System
The institutional and social production of criminal law in Canada. Processes, personnel, and agencies. The role of discretion. The accused and the place of the victim. Issues in sentencing and punishment. Particular attention to racialization, Indigenous experiences, and discrimination in the operations of criminal law.
Topics
- sentencing and punishment
Course catalogue
2026
Readings
- Saunders, Ron and Jaremko Bromwich, Rebecca, Criminal Law in Canada: An Introduction to the Theoretical, Social and Legal Context 5th Edition
- 2 LAWS 2301 A Fall 2026
2026
Readings
- LAWS 2301B Fall 2026 material and six synchronous discussions held during class hours (see schedule).
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): LAWS 1001 and LAWS 1002 . Lectures three hours a week.