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PARENS PATRIAE JURISDICTION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Family Law (common law)
- Health Law
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- parens patriae jurisdiction
1, record 1, English, parens%20patriae%20jurisdiction
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The parens patriae jurisdiction refers to the residual inherent power of the superior courts in Canada to make orders to promote the “best interests” of children in cases where there is no specific legislation that regulates the manner in which children’s interests are to be protected. 2, record 1, English, - parens%20patriae%20jurisdiction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This jurisdiction derives from the power exercised by the ancient Court of Equity to act as parens patriae [Latin for “parent of the country”], protecting the interests of children, mental incompetents, and others who may lack the capacity to protect themselves. 2, record 1, English, - parens%20patriae%20jurisdiction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit de la famille (common law)
- Droit de la santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- compétence parens patriae
1, record 1, French, comp%C3%A9tence%20parens%20patriae
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La parens patriae jurisdiction est une compétence résiduelle des cours supérieures. Elle permet aux tribunaux d’intervenir lorsqu’un mineur ou une personne incapable a besoin de protection et que la loi est lacunaire. 2, record 1, French, - comp%C3%A9tence%20parens%20patriae
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compétence parens patriae : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 3, record 1, French, - comp%C3%A9tence%20parens%20patriae
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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