- Pages 10 to 19 -Homework: Questions 2 to 5, page 20

Carjacking An elderly lady did her shopping and, upon returning to her car, found four males in the act of leaving with her vehicle. She dropped her shopping bags, drew her handgun, and proceeded to scream at them at the top of her voice, "I have a gun and I know how to use it! Get out of the car, you scumbags!" The four men didn’t wait for a second invitation, but got out and ran like mad. The lady, somewhat shaken, proceeded to load her shopping bags in the back of the car and get into the driver’s seat. She was so shaken that she could not get her key into the ignition. She tried and tried, to no avail. And then it dawned on her why. A few minutes later, she found her own car parked four or five spaces farther down. She loaded her bags into her car and drove to the police station. The sergeant to whom she told the story nearly tore himself in two with laughter and pointed to the other end of the counter, where four pale males were reporting a carjacking by a mad elderly woman described as white, less than five feet tall, glasses, curly white hair, and carrying a large handgun. No charges were filed.

What is law? Social necessity – A civilized society’s attempt to regulate life in society by the principles of reason and fairness as opposed to brute force. Regulate our activities What the elected political party / courts says it is Law evolves

Laws vs. Rules Page 13

Purpose of Laws Laws -serve a practical purpose (regulate traffic) and -reflect the moral values of society

Rule of Law – A 3-part principle of justice 1. Individuals must recognize and accept that the law is necessary to regulate society. 2. Law applies equally to everyone. 3. No one in our society has the authority to take away our rights except in accordance with the law.

Read the case on page 15. Answer the questions.

Moral - Webster's Dictionary defines "moral" as relating to, dealing with, or capable of making the distinction between right or wrong conduct; principles, standards and habits with respect to right or wrong in conduct. Values - Webster's Dictionary defines "values" as the social principles, goals or standards held or accepted by an individual, a class, or a society.

Think about and come to an agreement: If a boy or girl who is over 16 sends his or her naked picture to his/her friend, should it be against the law for that friend to repost it? Should abortion be a criminal matter? Should the decision to have an abortion be between the pregnant person and doctor only? Should the potential father have a say? Should parents be allowed to use corporal punishment on their children (spanking)?

In a large society like Canada with people of many different backgrounds, cultures, beliefs and ideas, it can be difficult to find common ground, to agree on what the society’s moral values are.

Tension In a multicultural, democratic society, tension may exist between the lawmakers and personal or community standards of right and wrong. Tension will also exist among community members over what is right and wrong. It is also difficult to determine what the community standard is.

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In Canada Laws are an attempt to represent community standards and reflect our shared values, beliefs and attitudes. If we do not agree, we are free to make our views known and to try to change the law. HOW? There will be a question on your test about how to make your views known if you want to have a law changed.

Law and Justice What is a “just society”? What do we mean when we say “justice for all”?

The concept of justice changes over time and between societies: In most ancient civilizations, inequality was not considered unjust. Society was structured based on a hierarchy. In many countries today, a similar hierarchy exists. In our society, we want equality under the law.

R. v. Dudley and Stevens (1884), 14 Q.B.D. 273 (text) What does this case tell you about law and morality in England at that time? What would your verdict have been if you had been a member of the jury?

Four Characteristics of Justice in Canada We should treat like cases alike and different cases differently. Laws are unjust if they discriminate on the basis of irrelevant characteristics. Justice should be impartial; laws should be applied regardless of a person’s position or financial status. Laws should follow society’s values and beliefs.

Chad Kroeger (Nickelback) What was Kroeger convicted of? What was his punishment? What was the argument made by Kroeger’s lawyer? In your opinion, was Chad Kroeger treated any differently because he is a celebrity?

The Rule of Law – a 3-part principle of justice 1. Individuals in a society recognize and accept that laws are necessary to regulate society. 2. The law applies equally to everyone, including heads of state, judges, police. 3. No one has the right to take away our rights except in accordance with the law. (See Duplessis, page 15)

Questions for homework (to hand in tomorrow) Questions 2 to 6, page 20 The case and questions on page 19