Question

1. In Canada what role does money play in determining what crimes police target, the type of legal representation an accused person receives and how jails and prisons are run?

Answer 1

Canada's criminal justice system is designed to ensure public safety by protecting society from those who violate the law. It does this by stating the types of behaviours that are unacceptable and defining the nature and severity of the punishment for a given offence.Courts in Canada help people resolve disputes fairly – whether they are between individuals, or between individuals and the state. ... The courts interpret and apply the Constitution, as well as legislation passed by both levels of government. They also develop and apply the common law.The other areas that really let Canada down concern delays in our civil justice system and its 'Accessibility and affordability'. This is also unlikely to prompt much surprise to anyone who has had to use it. In short, our justice system is fair for most people, but it is expensive, slow and difficult to access.