The equitable use of English and French before the courts in Canada : a study by the Commissioner of Official Languages : SF31-32/1995E
In addition to a general introduction, the present study on the use of English and French before the courts is divided into three main substantive sections: (i) a review of the constitutional framework which protects the use of both official languages in the judicial system; (ii) the use of both official languages before courts of criminal jurisdiction; and (iii) the use of both official languages before courts of civil jurisdiction. The study also includes a set of recommendations regarding ways to improve access to the courts in both English and French.--Executive summary
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| Department/Agency | Canada. Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages. |
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| Title | The equitable use of English and French before the courts in Canada : a study by the Commissioner of Official Languages |
| Publication type | Monograph |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Format | Paper |
| Note(s) | "In addition to a general introduction, the present study on the use of English and French before the courts is divided into three main substantive sections: (i) a review of the constitutional framework which protects the use of both official languages in the judicial system; (ii) the use of both official languages before courts of criminal jurisdiction; and (iii) the use of both official languages before courts of civil jurisdiction. The study also includes a set of recommendations regarding ways to improve access to the courts in both English and French."--Executive summary. |
| Publishing information | Ottawa - Ontario : Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages 1995. |
| Binding | Softcover |
| Description | ii, 107p. : organization chart, references ; 28 cm. |
| ISBN | 0-662-23938-5 |
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| Subject terms | Official languages |