Criminal Justice in Canada (Eighth Edition) by Colin H. Goff provides a comprehensive and analytical overview of the Canadian criminal justice system, identifying significant issues, crime control policies, and landmark Supreme Court decisions. This updated edition reflects recent legal shifts and rulings that have fundamentally impacted the system, including landmark decisions on physician-assisted suicide and trial delays.
The text addresses critical contemporary challenges, including the treatment of Indigenous offenders, the use of solitary confinement in the correctional system, and the prevalence of racial profiling by police. By examining these and other pressing topics, the eighth edition equips readers with a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of justice in Canada.
Book Specifications:
- Title: Criminal Justice in Canada
- Author: Colin H. Goff
- Edition: Eighth Edition
- Publisher: Nelson College Indigenous
- Publication Date: March 27, 2019
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0176796045
- ISBN-13: 978-0176796044
- Dimensions: 8.37 x 0.65 x 10.87 inches
