Scenario 1
A building manager decides not to rent to people of a certain ethnic group because their food “smells too much.” The Ontario Human Rights Code protects people from being discriminated against because of their ethnic origin.
Principle of Justice:
ANSWER: 3
Scenario 2
A case comes before a judge. She realises that the officer that will give evidence during the trial is a friend of her daughter. She identifies that she has a conflict of interest and another judge is assigned to the case.
Principle of Justice:
ANSWER: 2
Scenario 3
Three police officers were suspended from active duty pending an investigation into allegations of fraud. Once the investigation was complete, the officers were charged and their cases went before a judge.
Principle of Justice:
ANSWER: 1
Scenario 4
During a sentencing hearing a judge allows a woman convicted of an offence a three month extension to pay her fine. She receives a disability allowance and the amount of money that she has to pay would cause a major hardship for her.
Principle of Justice:
ANSWER: 5
Scenario 5
A coach is charged by police of abusing the athletes in his care. He will be able to hire a lawyer, see all the evidence against him and prepare a defence to prove his innocence. It is the responsibility of the Crown to prove that he committed the offences. They will call witnesses and submit evidence to prove his guilt.
Principle of Justice:
ANSWER: 4