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{{REVIEWEDPLS | reviewer = [[People's Law School]]|date= | {{REVIEWEDPLS | reviewer = [[People's Law School]]|date= January 2023}}{{Learning about the Law Wikibook TOC}}In this section, you will learn the role courts and tribunals play in applying Canada's laws. | ||
==Two kinds of law: Criminal law and civil law== | ==Two kinds of law: Criminal law and civil law== | ||
Broadly speaking, laws in Canada fall into two categories: criminal law or civil law. | Broadly speaking, laws in Canada fall into two categories: criminal law or civil law. | ||
'''Criminal law''' deals with crimes, like assault or theft. The ''Criminal Code'' is the main law setting out what amounts to a crime and how it should be dealt with. This law is the same all across Canada. The purpose of criminal law is to make sure people stay safe and secure. If someone is charged and found guilty of a crime, they face legal consequences ranging from a discharge | '''Criminal law''' deals with crimes, like assault or theft. The ''Criminal Code'' is the main law setting out what amounts to a crime and how it should be dealt with. This law is the same all across Canada. The purpose of criminal law is to make sure people stay safe and secure. If someone is charged and found guilty of a crime, they face legal consequences ranging from a discharge to a fine to time in jail. | ||
'''Civil law''' deals with all other legal issues, like having a contract with someone or buying <span class="noglossary">property</span>. Family law is another kind of civil law. The purpose of civil law is to make sure that we are fair in our dealings with each other. | '''Civil law''' deals with all other legal issues, like having a contract with someone or buying <span class="noglossary">property</span>. Family law is another kind of civil law. The purpose of civil law is to make sure that we are fair in our dealings with each other. | ||
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===<span class="noglossary">Court of Appeal</span> for British Columbia=== | ===<span class="noglossary">Court of Appeal</span> for British Columbia=== | ||
The [https://www.bccourts.ca/Court_of_Appeal/ Court of Appeal] is the highest level of court in BC. If someone | The [https://www.bccourts.ca/Court_of_Appeal/ Court of Appeal] is the highest level of court in BC. If someone believes a big mistake was made in their case by the BC <span class="noglossary">Supreme Court</span>, they may be able to <span class="noglossary">appeal</span> their decision to the <span class="noglossary">Court of Appeal</span>. Usually, three judges from the <span class="noglossary">Court of Appeal</span> will hear the <span class="noglossary">appeal</span>. | ||
==Federal Courts== | ==Federal Courts== | ||
