History of the Courts

INTRODUCTION There are many aspects contributing to the history of criminal law: the concept of law, the origin of law, and finally the development of law. Each point is equally important and influential to the maturation of criminal law. CONCEPT OF LAW The concept of law is to protect those who are innocent and to prosecute those who are guilty. Law is the infrastructure of our economic, social, and political lives. It gives order to …

…of issues. The concept, origin, and development of law all exemplify the indigenous character of criminal law. It is very fortunate that Canada has had the opportunity to model off of other various governments and criminal justice systems. Canada has benefited from the fact that it has inherited a diverse attitude towards its government and criminal justice system. It would not be the great country it is today if it wasn't for its influential predecessors.