LAWS 3307
Youth and Criminal Law
A review of the Youth Criminal Justice Act within the framework of the Canadian justice system, with particular emphasis on historical and philosophical developments and objectives. Current topics include: constitutional issues, procedure, confessions, transfers, sentencing options, alternative measures, reviews, and possible amendments.
2026
Topics
- alternative measures, reviews, and possible amendments.
- COURSE DESCRIPTION
- LAWS 3307 A Fall 2026
- of criminal offences, the policies, procedures, and foundation of law relating to young
Readings
- Bala, Nicholas and Anand, Sanjeev. Youth Criminal Justice Law 3rd Edition (Irwin Law: 2012) Available at the publisher’s website for $60.00 in paperback or $69.00 for eBook
- Youth Criminal Justice Act: https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/sc-2002-c-1/latest/sc- 2002-c-1.html
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2301 and LAWS 2302 . Lectures three hours a week.