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Q: tribunal hearings
Answer:
- chaired by an independent person or expert
decisions are often binding; the person not successful must comply with the decision;
unless
you have an appeal tribunal.
courts are generally reluctant to reverse a tribunals decision; decisions are usually
final
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Q: tribunals vs. courts
Answer:
- administrative tribunals run parallel to the court system
not a part of the court system
differences:
1. administrative tribunals are less formal, less expensive and a faster way to resolve
disputes.
2. tribunal members/adjudicators have special knowledge about the topic they are
asked to
consider; judges are expected to have general knowledge not particular expertise
about the
case they are hearing
adjudicators are responsible for conducting fair hearing and making final decisions
on the
issues and policies presented before them
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Q: tribunal decisions
Answer:
based on fairness:
1. the person has a right to know the case and respond
2. the adjudicator cannot be biased
3. the adjudicator who hears the case must make the decision
4. the adjudicator must give reasons for the decision
Q: parties involved (civil law vs. criminal law)
Answer:
- Regina vs. Lee (criminal case)
in criminal cases, it's the crown or government (Regina) who is charging the accused
with a
crime
in civil cases it is plaintiff vs. defendant (Nolette vs. Leung)
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Q: pre-trial
Answer:
preliminary inquiry
Q: criminal trials
Answer:
- judge alone or by a judge and jury
jury of 12
jury does not take part in the sentencing of the convicted offenders, but rather the
judge
follow guidelines for sentencing set out in the CCC
Solutions | Latest 2026 Update
Q: tribunal hearings
Answer:
- chaired by an independent person or expert
decisions are often binding; the person not successful must comply with the decision;
unless
you have an appeal tribunal.
courts are generally reluctant to reverse a tribunals decision; decisions are usually
final
, CRIM 1160 FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest 2026 Update
Q: tribunals vs. courts
Answer:
- administrative tribunals run parallel to the court system
not a part of the court system
differences:
1. administrative tribunals are less formal, less expensive and a faster way to resolve
disputes.
2. tribunal members/adjudicators have special knowledge about the topic they are
asked to
consider; judges are expected to have general knowledge not particular expertise
about the
case they are hearing
adjudicators are responsible for conducting fair hearing and making final decisions
on the
issues and policies presented before them
, CRIM 1160 FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest 2026 Update
Q: tribunal decisions
Answer:
based on fairness:
1. the person has a right to know the case and respond
2. the adjudicator cannot be biased
3. the adjudicator who hears the case must make the decision
4. the adjudicator must give reasons for the decision
Q: parties involved (civil law vs. criminal law)
Answer:
- Regina vs. Lee (criminal case)
in criminal cases, it's the crown or government (Regina) who is charging the accused
with a
crime
in civil cases it is plaintiff vs. defendant (Nolette vs. Leung)
, CRIM 1160 FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest 2026 Update
Q: pre-trial
Answer:
preliminary inquiry
Q: criminal trials
Answer:
- judge alone or by a judge and jury
jury of 12
jury does not take part in the sentencing of the convicted offenders, but rather the
judge
follow guidelines for sentencing set out in the CCC
