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==Two kinds of law: Criminal law and civil law== | ==Two kinds of law: Criminal law and civil law== | ||
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There are two kinds of law in Canada. | There are two kinds of law in Canada. | ||
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===Provincial Court of British Columbia=== | ===Provincial Court of British Columbia=== | ||
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The Provincial Court is the first level of court. The Provincial Court hears most cases about criminal law matters. It also hears cases involving ''young offenders'' who have been ''charged'' with committing a crime. | The Provincial Court is the first level of court. The Provincial Court hears most cases about criminal law matters. It also hears cases involving ''young offenders'' who have been ''charged'' with committing a crime. | ||
