Hours
24L/12T
The main principles and themes of Canadian criminal law; legal definitions of crime, requirements of a criminal act (actus reus), criminal intention (mens rea), causation and defences. The origins, goals and functioning of criminal law, and limits on the power of the state to criminalize behaviour.
Prerequisite
4.0 credits
Corequisite
Recommended Preparation
2.0 credits from ECO/ HIS/ PHL/ POL/ PSY/ SOC with a combined average of at least 70%
Distribution Requirements
Social Science
Breadth Requirements
Society and its Institutions (3)
Mode of Delivery
In Class