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OverviewThe Supreme Court of Canada has been accused of allowing criminals to go free; of permitting tobacco companies to advertise; of being too sympathetic to Aboriginal people; and of usurping democracy on abortion and gay rights. Some critics claim that the nine unelected judges on Canada's highest Court have used the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to impose their own views on public policy over those of elected governments. This book joins the crucial debate about the Charter, the Court, and Canadian democracy. - What is judicial activism? - Is the Charter making us like America where the politics of the judges can determine the outcome of a national election? - Can judges simply read their own political preferences into the Charter? - Does the Court have the last word over democratically elected legislatures? - Are our judges captives of special interests? - What can Canadians and their governments do if they think the Court has got it wrong? These are some of the questions that Kent Roach considers in this important and timely book. In a clear, engaging, and thought-provoking manner, Roach strips away the rhetoric that has characterized much of the debate over judicial activism. As counsel who has appeared before the Court in several of its most important Charter cases, he provides unique insights into the work of the Court. As a leading professor of Constitutional and Criminal Law, he offers an informed assessment of the Court's decisions and their impact on our legal and political system. In short, The Supreme Court on Trial makes an important contribution to understanding the role of the Court and the Charter in our democracy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kent RoachPublisher: Irwin Law Inc Imprint: Irwin Law Inc ISBN: 9786611171933ISBN 10: 6611171932 Pages: 363 Publication Date: 26 October 2001 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |