An exploration of key concepts, actors and processes associated with prosecution by the formal criminal justice system in Canada. The evolution of the modern adversarial court system, details of prosecution and defense roles, and critical reflections on strengths, shortcomings, and future directions for Canadian prosecution, including an introduction to alternative sanctioning approaches, will all be areas of focus.
Credit Weight:
0.5
Prerequisite(s):
Two FCEs in Criminology, or permission of the Chair of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
Offering:
3-0; or 3-0
Course Classifications:
Type B: Social Sciences