1. Evolution of Canadian Law
Criminal
Law Abiding

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Code of Li K’vei
Roman Law
The Feudal System
Justinian’s Code
Quebec Civil Code
Aboriginal Law l
Mosaic Law & Ten Commandments
Magna Carta
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Greek Law
Early British
Law
Common Law
Code of Hammurabi
Napoleonic Code

3. Babylonia BCE
The Code of Hammurabi
This is one of the earliest known sets of written laws
King Hammurabi codified rules and penalties
He covered every aspect of Babylonian life

4. Hebrew BCE
Mosaic Law
According to the bible, Moses climbed Mount Siani and was given laws for the Hebrew people
These codes were the Ten Commandments

5. Greece These criminal laws were first codified by Draco
Draco’s Law 621 BCE
Solon’s Law 594 BCE
These criminal laws were first codified by Draco
They were known for there severity

6. Rome BCE
Twelve Tablets
These laws governed England during the Roman occupation and are considered the base for modern law
They were revised as the empire expanded

7. Byzantine Empire - 529 BCE Clarified and codified Roman law
Justinian’s Code
Clarified and codified Roman law
Inspired the modern concept of justice

8. Britain CE
Magna Carta
Known as the great Charter, this document was the first step in establishing basic individual rights
It established that even the monarchy was not above the law

9. The Great Binding Law - 1720 CE
After centuries of laws passed down by word of mouth, the Iroquois Confederacy was codified in the Great Binding Law

10. France - 1804 CE Napoleonic Code
These laws form the basis of the Quebec Civil Code still used today in that province only
These laws included wills, property, contracts and family law

11. Canada
The Criminal Code
Canadian laws were codified and reflect aspects of many previous codes
It involves aspects of Mosaic, Greek, Roman, French, British and Aborigional law

12. The Constitution Act of 1867
Canada
The Constitution Act of 1867
This act defines and outlines the division of power of the governments in Canada
It was originally called
The BNA Act

13. Statute of Westminster - 1931
This formally put external affairs under the authority of the federal government. Thus, when World War II began in 1939, Canada did not automatically go to war with Britain

14. The Universal Declaration or Human Rights
United Nations
The Universal Declaration or Human Rights
Made by the United Nations, these laws outline fundamental rights of people of the world

15. The Constitution Act of 1982
Canada
The Constitution Act of 1982
This act, which included the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, was introduced by Pierre Trudeau in order to patriate the Constitution

16. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Canada
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
This Charter defines the rights and freedoms of Canadian citizens

17. Grade 11 Law Assignment
Create a timeline of the development of the Canadian legal system and democracy.
A good starting point is the Code of Hammurabi.
Go through your text book and scan legal internet sites for key events.
You must have a minimum of 30.
Each section of the timeline will be accompanied by a visual and a couple key points explaining the significance.
Each section will be documented on screen.

18. The Code of Hammurabi 1792 – 1750 BCE
For example:
The Code of Hammurabi 1792 – 1750 BCE
This Code is one of the earliest known sets of written laws.
Many of these laws were based on a system of vengeance.
An example of this is:
If a son strike his father, his hands shall be hewn off!
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