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Contents
Preface
Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Introduction: Studying the Law

Unit 1: Our Legal Heritage
Chapter 1: Law and Society
Chapter 2: Classifying Law
Chapter 3: Government and Statute Law
             Focus on Careers

Unit 2: Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities
Chapter 4: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
             Issue: Aboriginal Treaty Rights
Chapter 5: Human Rights
             Issue: Terrorist Legislation
             Focus on Careers

Unit 3: Criminal Law
Chapter 6: The Nature of Crime
Chapter 7: The Criminal Court System
Chapter 8: Investigation and Arrest
             Issue: DNA registry
Chapter 9: Criminal Offences
Chapter 10: Defences for the Accused
Chapter 11: Sentencing and the Correctional System
Chapter 12: Criminal Law and Young People
             Issue: Bullying
             Focus on Careers

Unit 4: Civil Law and Dispute Resolution
Chapter 13: Understanding Civil Procedures
Chapter 14: Negligence and Unintentional Torts
Chapter 15: Intentional Torts
Chapter 16: Marriage: A Changing Tradition
Chapter 17: Family Matters
Chapter 18: Forming a Contract
             Issue: Copyright infringement
Chapter 19: Contract Remedies and Consumer Protection
             Issue: Identity Theft: Scanning and Skimming
             Focus on Careers

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Glossary
Index