June 23, 2022 Toronto Star Editorial (June 20, 2022) Holding officers to account - When a police service fails to police fairly and without bias, it betrays not just those caught in such discriminatory practices but all citizens. “Changing the … [Read more...]
Predictive policing…
September 3, 2020 by
Sept 3, 2020 National Newswatch - Michelle McQuigge Use of predictive policing tools in Canada highlight need for federal action, report says We in Canada have already had warnings of police use of eavesdropping equipment on cell phones. The … [Read more...]
Women offenses…
June 4, 2020 by
June 4, 2020 Prison Reform Trust and Blogger Russell Webster – Sarah Beresford Domestic abuse is a driver of women's offending Guest author Beresford present a view which would suggest it is time for a second look at the process of sentencing … [Read more...]
Punishing mental illness…
August 17, 2015 by
Aug. 17, 2015 Toronto Star – Amy Dempsey Ontario justice system ‘punishes’ mental illness The John Howard Society of Ontario is about to release a new report on the interface of mental health and criminal justice. The report is calling for … [Read more...]
Bail and remand…
July 27, 2014 by
July 26, 2014 CBC News – Mark Gollom Provincial jails clogged with legally innocent Canadians - Majority of people appearing at bail court are charged with non-violent offences Abby Deshman, public safety director of the Canadian Civil … [Read more...]