27 Oct Is justice about equality? Fairness? Getting what we deserve? Or getting what we need? explain what “justice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0CTHVCkm90 Is justice about…
Is justice about equality? Fairness? Getting what we deserve? Or getting what we need? explain what “justice” means to you.
Retributive Justice:
What is Retributive Justice
What form of retributive justice still exists today?
Rehabilitation:
What is rehabilitation?
What are some examples of rehabilitation (In the context of our topic)?
What is Deterrence?
What is Restorative Justice?
Compassionate Homicide: The Law and Robert Latimer”
Source: CBC News – https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/compassionate-homicide-the-law-and-robert-latimer-1.972561
Definitions to Remember: Homicides
First-Degree Murder A homicide that is both planned and deliberate. E.g. a contract killing
Second-Degree Murder Generally, a deliberate killing that occurs without planning and does not fall under any of the categories of first degree murder
Manslaughter A homicide committed without intent to cause harm. Types: unlawful act, criminal negligence
Constitutional Exemption The law remains valid for all other purposes, save that the court excuses a particular individual or situation from it’s application
What was Latimer’s crime? What reason did he give for committing it?
Explain Tracy Latimer’s condition.
What are some of the legal issues that arose out of the latimer case?
Why did the Supreme Court order a new trial?
What was the jury recomendation after Latimer was convicted of second-degree murder in his second trial?
Explain why Justice Noble granted Latimer a constitutional exemption from the minimum sentence for second-degree murder.
What was the Crown’s argument against Latimer? Give 2 examples of their testimony.
Give a summary of the case as it moved up to the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal and finally to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Saskatchewan Court of Appeal:
Supreme Court of Canada:
Why was Latimer’s conviction and life sentence upheld by the Supreme Court in 2001?
What other types of cases are similar to the Latimer case?
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