Nova Scotia Pharmaceuticals: Void for vagueness Law can be void for vagueness under s.7, b/c it is principle of fundamental justice law may not be too vague. However in this case not impermissibly vague b/c could place limiting interpretation on law. (combines investigation act) R. v. Heywood: Overbroad If unreasonable limits are placed on an individual’s rights it is contrary to s.1 or in contradiction of s. 7 which guarantees a right to liberty unless restricted in a way that conforms with principals of fundamental justice; an overbroad law is inherently unjust. Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law: Void for vagueness a law should be void for vagueness if it does NOT provide an adequate basis for legal debate and analysis, delineate an area of risk or is not intelligible. R. v. Paré: Strict construction strict construction can only be applied after a thorough contextual analysis has led to two reasonable meanings. Charter of Rights and Freedoms s.1
Nova Scotia Pharmaceuticals: Void for vagueness Law can be void for vagueness under s.7, b/c it is principle of fundamental justice law may not be too vague. However in this case not impermissibly vague b/c could place limiting interpretation on law. (combines investigation act) R. v. Heywood: Overbroad If unreasonable limits are placed on an individual’s rights it is contrary to s.1 or in contradiction of s. 7 which guarantees a right to liberty unless restricted in a way that conforms with principals of fundamental justice; an overbroad law is inherently unjust. Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law: Void for vagueness a law should be void for vagueness if it does NOT provide an adequate basis for legal debate and analysis, delineate an area of risk or is not intelligible. R. v. Paré: Strict construction strict construction can only be applied after a thorough contextual analysis has led to two reasonable meanings. Charter of Rights and Freedoms s.1
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