Criminal Justice (CRJS) 427
Civil Liberties and Individual Rights (Revision 2)
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Delivery Mode: Individualized study online or grouped study.
Credits: 3
Area of Study: Reading course - Applied Studies
Prerequisite: None.
Precluded course: CRJS 427 is a cross-listed course—a course listed under 2 different disciplines—HSRV 427. (CRJS 427 cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for HSRV 427)
Centre: Centre for State and Legal Studies
CRJS 427 is not available for challenge.
Overview
This senior 400-level course should be of relevance to everyone interested in civil liberties and human rights. The course is based on the premise that in a liberal, democratic, and secular society, citizens must be given certain rights if the democratic structure is to be put in place and maintained. The course will explain that in a civilized and democratic society the rule of law is paramount: all citizens including the lawmakers, are under an obligation to obey the law; and the laws have to be fair and even-handed.
Outline
Unit 1: Basic Principles of Law and Human Rights
Unit 2: Fundamental Freedoms and Political Rights
Unit 3: The Charter and Criminal Justice
Unit 4: The Right to Life, Liberty and Security of the Person
Unit 5: Freedom from Unreasonable Search and Seizure
Unit 6: Rights Upon Arrest and Detention
Unit 7: Rights When Charged With An Offence
Unit 8: Protection Against Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Unit 9: Equality Rights in Criminal Law
Unit 10: Conclusion: Human Rights, a Just Society and Law Enforcement
Evaluation
To receive credit for CRJS 427, you must achieve a grade of at least 50 percent on the final examination, and a course composite grade of at least “D” (50 percent). The weighting of assignments is as follows:
| Assignment 1 | Assignment 2 | Final Exam | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | 30% | 50% | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Textbooks
Salhany, Hon. Roger. 1986. The Origin of Rights Toronto: Carswell.
Stuart, Don. 2005. Charter Justice in Canadian Criminal Law 4th ed. Toronto: Carswell.
Other Material
The course materials also include a reading/case file. All other materials will be available to students online.
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.
Opened in Revision 2, July 30, 2009.
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Last updated by SAS 03/24/2014 10:10:30
