Criminal Law And The Canadian Criminal Code - 2026 Release

All New Author Team. The Canadian 2026 Release features a dynamic new author team from University of Manitoba's Faculty of Law, including the Dean, Richard Jochelson, and the Director of Indigenous Legal Learnings and Services, Marc Kruse.

Full Redesign. Jochelson has been thoroughly redesigned to enhance clarity, engagement, and relevance for students. Major updates include a streamlined structure, reducing the number of chapters from 13 to 8, and a shift from the previous two-part division to a more integrated approach. This new format blends foundational concepts of criminal law with discussions of significant offences, providing a comprehensive exploration of criminal procedures and their challenges. To ensure students interact with the most current content, the Canadian Criminal Code has been moved online, allowing for real-time updates. Additionally, Actus Reus and Mens Rea, previously covered together, are now addressed in separate chapters for greater depth and focus. The 2026 Release also features new case studies, images, and critical thinking questions designed to engage students and deepen their understanding of criminal law topics and procedures.

Indigenous Content. Indigenous perspectives and diversity are interwoven throughout, reflecting the critical intersection of race and the law. Marc Kruse, Director of Indigenous Legal Learnings and Services, reviewed the resource to ensure respectful representation and contributed to the newly added Chapter 8: Sentencing and Restorative Approaches.This chapter is divided into three sections:

1. Sentencing – Expanded coverage on sentencing practices, with a focus on Indigenous and racialized offenders.
2. Restorative Justice – New content on Gladue Courts and other specialized courts, including Domestic Violence, Mental Health, FASD, and Drug Treatment Courts.
3. Advancing Access – A deep dive into Indigenous Justice Centres, featuring the Wagmatcook Mi’kmaw Wellness Court.

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Best of Both. Jochelson covers the foundations of Criminal Law theories and concepts with the criminal code. This approach allows instructors to cover the basics while applying the Criminal Code without any sacrifice.

Readability. Jochelson is known for its clear writing style, flow, and presentation of concepts.

Application of the Canadian Criminal Code. Jochelson focuses on application of the Canadian Criminal Code to help students prepare for careers in law and law enforcement, including police officers, security personnel, probation and parole offices, law clerks, and more.

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