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