a law that codifies most criminal offences and procedures for adults in Canada

• A. Amendment
• B. Rehabilitation
• C. Colonialism
• D. Criminal Code of Canada

Answer: (D)

The Criminal Code of Canada is the main federal law that sets out what counts as a criminal offence in the country and how those offences are handled in the justice system. It lists crimes like theft, assault, and homicide and explains the penalties that can be imposed, as well as the procedures for investigations, charges, trials, and appeals. It also outlines the rights of the accused and how courts operate, providing a unified framework for adult criminal justice across Canada. For minors, there’s a separate framework called the Youth Criminal Justice Act, which handles juvenile cases a bit differently while still fitting into the overall system. The other options aren’t laws that codify offences and procedures: an amendment is simply a change to a law, rehabilitation is a goal of the system, and colonialism refers to a historical process, not a statute.