Question Please compare and contrast the legal system in Canada and the… Please compare and contrast the legal system in Canada and the legal system in the European Union (EU), paying particular attention to the Supreme Court of Canada [SSC] and Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU]; their origins (constitutional history and legal traditions); the primary source of principles and laws that establish their legal structure; the scope of their jurisdiction; and lastly what is unique about them. Please compare them using the following aspect:The Evolution of the Legal Systems Chart the evolution of the Canadian legal system and the European Union legal systemHint: What is the origin of the Supreme Court of Canada and the Court of Justice of the European Union? How were the Courts established and for what reason? The Legal TraditionDemonstrate what is unique about the legal traditions in Canadian law and in European Union law, as it relates to the Supreme Court of Canada and the Court of Justice of the European Union.Hint: common and civil law, and language(s)The Primary Sources of LawTo understand the nature and purpose of Canadian law and European Union law, it is necessary to understand their sources. Identify the primary sources of Canadian law and European Union law upon which the Supreme Court of Canada and the Court of Justice of the European Union rely to make decisions – rulings.Hint: constitutions, treaties and law itselfThe Principles of LawThe general principles of law derive from a number of sources in Canada and the European Union. Identify the primary sources of the principles of justice and principles designed to protect human rights in Canadian law and European Union law. From what / where do the Supreme Court of Canada and the Court of Justice of the European Union derive the principles? What role do the principles play?Hint: written and unwritten rules; principles such as legal certainty, equal treatment, proportionality and respect for human rightsThe Scope of the Courts’ JurisdictionExpound upon the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Canada and the Court of Justice of the European Union. What type of courts are they and from what do the Courts derive their jurisdiction?Hint: legislation, territorial scope and scope of applicability The Role of the CourtsExplain the role of the Supreme Court of Canada in the political project of shaping the Canadian Constitution and the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union in the political project of European integration. What role do the Courts play?Hint: hybrid institution – meta-political actors; interpretation of the Treaties and the Constitution and application of law Social Science Law POLI 1230 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
