3.00 credits
(4,0,0)
15 wks
In this course, students critically examine wrongful convictions and other miscarriages of justice within the Canadian context. With a focus on how systemic and structural issues such as racial bias, settler colonialism, and institutional misconduct impact criminal legal processes and access to justice, students consider the major factors that contribute to miscarriages of justice and the ways to prevent or reduce such injustices through social and legal reforms.
Prerequisites
CRIM 101 and 3 credits of 300-level CRIM
Course Notes
CRIM 410 is an approved Self and Society course for Cap Core requirements.
Course Outlines
Please note: Course outlines of record posted may vary from the section syllabus distributed by each instructor (e.g. textbooks, assignments, timing of midterms).
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 Fall 2026 onwards |