Canada's Legal System Crossword

"Courts must ensure that the provisions of the Canadian Charter of Rights and _______ are upheld for all citizens"
What court of Canada is the federal government responsible for?
"Canada's criminal law is founded on ________ legal practices"
"Criminal offences and their penalties are set out in the Criminal ____ of Canada"
"Innocent until proven ____ in a court of law"
"Criminal conduct is divided into ___ classes"
A civil officer or lay judge who administers the law
Law that involves matters such as property ownership, contract disputes, and family rights
An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide
"______ Civil Code is also based on legal principles dating back centuries"
"The Civil Code relies less on precedent than ____ Law"
"In criminal cases, it is the government or the ______ that takes the accused to court"
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law
Institute legal proceeding against (a person or institute)
An award, typically of money, to be paid to a person as compensation for loss o injury
The state of mind of a person which is sufficient to reason and reach a judgement upon ordinary subject
Court that deals with family matters such as child custody and family support
"______ Court of Canada deals with cases such as income tax, patents, and customs
"Court of ______ of the Province hears requests to change or overturn decisions made by other courts
"_________ law deals with offences against society, such as murder, assault, and theft