Principles and Sources of Criminal Law
The criminal justice system is a foundation of Canadian society. It plays an important part in maintaining a just, peaceful and safe society. It does this by maintaining public safety, enforcing laws and protecting people’s rights.
The criminal justice system is a foundation of Canadian society. It plays an important part in maintaining a just, peaceful and safe society. It does this by maintaining public safety, enforcing laws and protecting people’s rights. Some key goals of the criminal justice system include:
- Preventing crime
- Protecting the public
- Supporting victims of crime, their families and witnesses
- Holding people responsible for crimes they have committed
- Helping offenders to return to the community and become law abiding members of the community
