ISSUE: Canadian Charter Rights afforded to suspects accused of crimes in Canada.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSIGNMENT:
• Read the March 6
th, 2020 CBC News article titled, ‘Judge says Prince Albert Police arrest breached
Charter rights of accused’ that was posted in the Participation Assignment 1 folder.
• Based on the CBC News article, Chapter 1 and the Chapter 1 lecture videos, answer the five questions
below in full sentences.
Please note:
QUESTIONS TO ANSWER:
1. Describe the evidence the Prince Albert Police Department had that led to the arrest of Mustafe
Hussein for drug possession (cocaine).
2. According to Judge Daunt, the Prince Albert Police violated Mr. Hussein’s Charter Rights in this case.
Specifically, which Charter Rights were violated?
3. Why did Judge Daunt think that the Prince Albert Police violated Mr. Hussein’s Charter Rights?
4. This case speaks to how the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects the rights and interests of those accused of crimes in Canada. Many people disagree with the rights of accused that are afforded by the Canadian Charter.
a. Describe two arguments in favour of why it is important that the Charter protect the rights of
those accused of crimes in Canada.
b. Then, describe two arguments in opposition to this- what are the disadvantages or downsides
to affording Charter Rights to those accused of crimes in Canada?
5. What is your opinion on this case? Do you agree with Judge Daunt’s decision to acquit Mr. Hussein of the drug possession charges based on Charter Right violations? Why or why not?
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