Unit+2+Part+6

Trial procedures in Canada are based on the adversarial system, but many people in our society do not agree that it is the best model of justice.  1) Research the adversarial system.  2) Research the inquisitorial system.  3) Investigate alternate dispute resolution mechanisms as alternatives to the adversarial system.  4) What are the strengths and weaknesses of the adversarial system of justice? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the alternatives?  5) Examine the purposes of the criminal justice system. Should the emphasis be on rehabilitation or punishment, or some other alternative type of restoration?  6) // Debate: //The class will be split into 2 separate groups and the merits of the adversarial system will be debated against the merits of alternate dispute resolution. As a group you are expected to find the strengths of your system and explain why it is more beneficial to society to practice this system. Anticipate what the opposing team will claim as their strengths and make arguments against their claims.
 * Part 6: The Purposes of Criminal Law **