Journal

1) My idea of justice is people taking responsibility for their actions. Every action has a reaction. If you commit a serious crime, your punishment should be relatively as serious as the crime. This idea is present in the current Canadian system of law. Which is why it is the only system I would prefer to live in. In Canada, your punishment is dependent on the crime you commit. For example, if you murder someone, therefore taking away a persons life, the maximum punishment you can receive without getting the death penalty, is life in prison. Which is relative to the crime you have committed. Each Canadian citizen knows the consequences of committing a crime, and they are choosing to risk their rights and freedom by going through with it. To me, this is the fairest way of Justice and should not change for any reason.

2) I believe that procedural rights are crucial in the court of law. Procedural rights are consistent in every trial. Consistency is fair. In Canada, this is valued because of our reputation for treating our citizens with respect and equality. The saying goes: Innocent until proven guilty. Procedural law is also related to the Canadian Human Rights Code. For example: Everyone has the right to fair trial. Procedural Rights are important in Canada's Legal System and should remain that way.