Solution Manual For Criminal Justice 3rd Canadian Edition By Gina Antonacci Chapter 1-12

CHAPTER 1: CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN CANADA
Chapter Summary
The first chapter of the text provides an overview of the criminal justice system as it plays a
crucial role in our society. The chapter includes the function and purpose of the criminal justice
system and the values that are embedded in our system. An outline of the Charter of Rights and
Freedoms and the rule of law is highlighted, the due process and crime control models are
examined. The chapter introduces the main components of the criminal justice system as well as
an overview of the manner in which a criminal case is processed. The role of the media as it
relates to the criminal justice system is discussed as well.
Learning Objectives
LO1 Explain the function and purpose of the criminal justice system.
LO2 Explain the rule of law and its significance in Canadian law.
LO3 Describe the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and
Freedoms.
LO4 Identify the procedural safeguards that exist in the criminal justice system.
LO5 Describe the due process and crime control philosophies of criminal justice.
LO6 Identify the types and categories of laws that exist in Canada.
LO7 Identify the components of the criminal justice system.
LO8 Describe the relationship between the media and the criminal justice system.
LO9 Describe the way in which a criminal case is processed through the criminal justice
system.
Overview of Lesson
This lesson provides an overview of the criminal justice system. This lesson addresses general
principles and topics.
Opening Ice Breaker Questions:
1. What role does the criminal justice system play in our society?
2. How does the criminal justice system impact your life?
3. Why is it important that the workings of the criminal justice system be open and
transparent to all?
Note: if there is a virtual Learning Management System available to support the class – the
instructor may wish to post the Ice Breaker Questions in the chat or discussion forum to provide
students with a virtual option to discuss during or between classes.