Introduction to corporate crime and accountability -- The evolution of corporate accountability -- Models of corporate control -- The gamer changer -- Corporate offences -- Corporations and the criminal justice system -- Rights of corporations under the Charter -- Defences to corporate offences -- Sentencing and probation for corporate offenders -- New directions in corporate accountability -- Corporate social responsibility.
Summary:
"This book provides a comprehensive review of corporate crime and regulatory offences in Canada, including the evolution of corporate criminal liability, strict liability offences, defense of due diligence, and a practical summary of the charging, prosecution, and trial processes. The rights of corporations under the Charter are examined as are the new judicial sentencing and probationary powers. A new chapter on Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") explores the definition, objectives, drivers and criticisms of CSR, and examines Canadian and International CSR initiatives."-- Provided by publisher.
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