The Kirpan: Justified Doctrine or Just a Dagger?

Authors

  • Sukhraaj Shergill

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15353/lsuj.v1i0.119

Abstract

This paper will synthesize the Multani argument under section 2a of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982) and explain the significance of the Kirpan before progressing to synthesize the Commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys’ argument under section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982). The paper will also lay out a preliminary understanding of section 88(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada as it explains the definition of a weapon in relation to section 267 of the Criminal Code of Canada, the crime of assault as related to the Commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys’ argument. The paper will then close by summarizing the Supreme Court of Canada’s judgement on the matter.

Author Biography

Sukhraaj Shergill

Sukhraaj is a fourth year Arts and Business student pursuing a Joint Honours in Legal Studies and a in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Waterloo. His passions are in legal analysis, policy development, human rights, indigenous issues and fiscal management. With almost 2 years of experience with the Public Sector and government, he hopes to combine his passions and become a human rights lawyer or work as a member of the Federal Public Service. He hopes to go to Law School to attain a Juris Doctorate after graduating from the University of Waterloo in 2017.

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Published

2016-10-24

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Vol. 1 (2016): Legal Studies Undergraduate Journal

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