R.v MacDonald

Topic: R.v MacDonald Order Description Assignment 3 – Case Summary & Analysis This assignment requires you to analyze and critique the decision in R. v. MacDonald from a perspective of Liberalism (see: “Law, Liberalism and the Critics”, Casebook, 7(a)-(c); this topic will be discussed in lecture on March 4 & 11). The assignment is due April 1, 2015, by 4:30 p.m. via CULearn; it is worth 20% of your final grade Your paper will be no more than 4-6 typed, double-spaced pages in length, and it will include three distinct but well-integrated components, including: x A summary of the MacDonald case. You will draw upon the relevant material (facts, issues, analysis) to summarize the case in proper essay form. x A brief statement describing your understanding of Liberalism1 – what are the basic elements of this perspective? You need to understand Liberalism before you can think about how Liberalism would construe a particular decision. x An explanation of the decision from a perspective of Liberalism – you will need to filter the case through the lens of Liberalism. What does that lens tell you to pay attention to? What is important about this decision from the perspective of Liberalism? Remember that this is an essay, and thus it is expected that your assignment will be in proper essay form, and will be properly referenced. You are not required to go beyond the course materials, but if you choose to do so, please be sure to provide full citations for each source consulted and/or quoted in your paper (you are especially encouraged to consult the source referenced below!). *Only use scholarly sources*