Law 30
Chapter 2 – Review Your Understanding Assignment
pp. 36 – 40
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What is the purpose of the reasonable limits clause?
When can freedom of expression be limited?
Explain the purpose of the “Notwithstanding Clause”.
What rights and freedoms apply under Section 33 of the Charter?
pp. 41 – 47
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Explain the four fundamental freedoms in the Charter.
Explain the meaning of freedom of religion and provide an example.
Distinguish between freedom of association and freedom of peaceful assembly.
What limits are placed on freedom of peaceful assembly?
Explain your democratic rights under the Charter.
What are mobility rights?
pp. 47 – 54
1. How has section 7 of the Charter, the right to life, liberty, and security of the person, been used
to support proper disclosure during a criminal trial?
2. What type of information could give the police reasonable and probable grounds for a search?
3. When is a search reasonable?
4. Should police be able to conduct pat-down searches? Explain your view.
pp. 54 – 60
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In your own words, what does “arbitrarily” mean?
Identify three rights that everyone has on arrest.
Summarize five of your rights when charged with an offence.
What protection do witnesses have in court?
Summarize your rights under Section 14 of the Charter.
pp. 60 – 65
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Explain Section 25 of the Charter.
How does the Charter respect multicultural rights?
What remedy is provided under Section 52 of the Constitution Act of 1982?
Distinguish between “striking down,” “read in,” and “reading down” a law. Which one has more
legal impact?
5. Explain the remedy provided under section 24 of the Charter.
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