Publisher's Synopsis
Addressing various aspects of substantive criminal law, this edition focuses on the impact the "Charter of Rights and Freedoms" has had on this body of law. Part I on constitutional considerations features three new chapters. Chapter two deals with the concept of "fundamental justice". Chapter three discusses the impact of the S.2 guaranteed Rights and Freedoms. Chapter four deals with S.1 and the reasonable limits in a free and democratic society.;Part II addresses the concepts of "actus reus" and "mens rea". The requirement of "mens rea" is specifically re-examined in light of Supreme Court judgements. Part III covers general principles of defence. It canvasses the various types of defences available in law including the provisions dealing with mental disorders.
