RCMP Canadian Law and Criminal Code Knowledge 2

Question 1

In what year did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms come into force?

Accepted Answer

1982

Answer

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms came into force on April 17, 1982, as part of the Constitution Act, 1982.

Question 2

Which section of the Canadian Charter protects everyone against unreasonable search and seizure?

Accepted Answer

Section 8

Answer

Section 8 of the Charter provides everyone the right to be secure against unreasonable search and seizure by the state.

Question 3

Under Section 10(b) of the Charter, what right must police advise an arrested or detained person of?

Accepted Answer

The right to retain and instruct counsel without delay

Answer

Section 10(b) requires police to promptly inform anyone arrested or detained of their right to retain and instruct a lawyer without delay.

Question 4

The 'notwithstanding clause,' allowing Parliament to temporarily override certain Charter rights, is found in which section?

Accepted Answer

Section 33

Answer

Section 33 of the Charter is the 'notwithstanding clause,' permitting Parliament or a legislature to override certain rights for renewable five-year periods.

Question 5

Section 7 of the Charter protects life, liberty, and security of the person, except in accordance with what?

Accepted Answer

The principles of fundamental justice

Answer

Section 7 rights can only be limited in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice, a standard Canadian courts have interpreted broadly.

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RCMP Canadian Law and Criminal Code Knowledge 2