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Development of Canadian Law

Development of Canadian Law. Unit 1 Heritage. Introduction. France. Great Britain (England). Early History. Canadian laws are based on the laws of France and England French law was codified and written down

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Development of Canadian Law

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  1. Development of Canadian Law Unit 1 Heritage

  2. Introduction France Great Britain (England)

  3. Early History • Canadian laws are based on the laws of France and England • French law was codified and written down • English law however was customary, based on custom or what had always been done in the past • Upon arrival to N. America, Europeans found Aboriginal people to have their own systems of law- elected leaders, consensus decisions and the concept of equality

  4. Early History of Law • Laws of ancient civilizations greatly influenced Canadian law • Early societies- local customs and beliefs- unwritten • As societies grew- in population and size, it became necessary to record them • “Codes”- codification- arranging laws in a way that can be understood (written) • The Code of Hammurabi (1750 BCE)- family, criminal, labour, property, etc…

  5. Early History of Law • Mosaic Law (1240 BCE)- Laws given to Moses (Old testament) for the Hebrew People (Ten Commandments) • Both Codes illustrate the concept of retribution- for every crime there should be a deserved punishment • Very Harsh- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h534FTPHQoY • Both Codes also illustrate the concept of restitution- paying back the victim for the harm done by the offender • Restitution is a very common form of punishment in Canada

  6. Activity • *Code of Hammurabi analysis activity

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