All about law : exploring the Canadian legal system

Gibson, Dwight L. 1944- (author.). Murphy, Terry G., 1940- (author.). Jarman, Frederick E., 1945- (author.). Grant, Derek (author.).

Summary: Canada's number one resource for high school law has been updated for the 21st century, and reflects the latest changes to Canada's laws and legislation, as well as important cases and events. Simple design enhanced with visuals and inviting features breaks the text into manageable chunks for student accessibility.

Record details

ISBN: 9780176201487 (hardcover)
Physical Description: print
viii, 631 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 26 cm
Edition: Fifth edition.
Publisher: Toronto : Nelson Canada, [2003]
Copyright: ©2003

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Unit 1: An Introduction to Law -- Chapter 1. Law: Its Purpose and History -- Chapter 2. The Rights and Freedoms of Canadians -- Chapter 3. Barriers to Achieving Equality -- Unit 2: Criminal Law -- Chapter 4. Criminal Law and Criminal Offences -- Chapter 5. Criminal Code -- Chapter 6. Drug Use, Drinking, and Driving -- Chapter 7. Bringing the Accused to Trial -- Chapter 8. Trial Procedures -- Chapter 9. From Sentencing to Release -- Chapter 10. The Youth Justice System -- Unit 3: Tort and Dispute Resolution -- Chapter 11. Resolving Civil Disputes -- Chapter 12. Negligence and Other Torts -- Unit 4: Family Law -- Chapter 13. Marriage, Divorce, and Family Mediation -- Chapter 14. Children and Family Law -- Chapter 15. Division of Family Property and Spousal Support -- Unit 5: Contract Law -- Chapter 16. Elements of a Contract -- Chapter 17. Carrying Our the Contract -- Chapter 18. Landlord and Tenant Law -- Chapter 19. Employment Law