Canadian Criminal Law in Ten Cases

"""The skilful use of ten leading criminal law decisions by one of this country's pre-eminent criminal law scholars culminates in a masterful overview of Canada's criminal justice system.""--The Honourable Michael J. Moldaver, former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada ""It's a great read, both for lawyers and for the general public, and makes the case, loud and clear and once again, for the setting up of a Law Reform Commission similar to the one abolished in 1992, entirely devoted to the analysis and reform of criminal law, procedure, and evidence.""--The Honourable Louise Arbour, former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights ""A lively, learned, and at times very personal journey into the complex, dynamic life of Canadian criminal law. Through Friedland's skilful storytelling we learn not only about a range of fascinating legal cases - some familiar, others more obscure - but also about the people, tensions, and challenges that have made the criminal law such an important part of our political and social lives.""--Benjamin Berger, Professor of Law, Osgoode Hall Law School ""Quite simply, there is no other book that weaves together conceptual quandaries, historical context, and constitutional analysis so effectively. The book reflects Friedland's mastery of the subject matter gleaned from decades of working in the area. In my opinion, there is no other Canadian legal scholar or historian who could have produced this manuscript. This book will be an invaluable resource for students of Canadian law, politics, and history.""--Nicole O'Byrne, Associate Professor of Law, University of New Brunswick ""Well researched and accessibly written. Friedland is at his best when linking major developments in criminal law with the very human relationships, ambitions, frailties, and dramas of those involved in the cases.""--The Honourable Lorne Sossin, Justice, Ontario Court of Appeal"