Dec 5, 2023 – Christmas behind bars… Criminal Library (UofT) “December's monthly highlight, Christmas Behind Bars, showcases issues from our penal press collection to explore the experience of the holidays while incarcerated. On display … [Read more...]
Oct 12, 2023 _ Section 38…
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Oct 12, 2023 _ Section 38… The Conversation (Queen’s) – Jeffrey B. Meyers It’s time to banish the notwithstanding clause, the slow killer of Canada’s rule of law Meyers is concerned at the increasing willingness of Canadian … [Read more...]
Aug. 21, 2023 – Long sentences…
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Aug. 21, 2023 – Long sentences… Criminological Highlights – Professor Anthony Doob, Cheryl Marie Webster, Rosemary Gartner Issues related to Harsh Sentences and Mandatory Minimum Sentences: General Deterrence and Incapacitation The criminal … [Read more...]
June 20, 2023 – Debt and Fairness…
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June 20, 2023 – Debt and Fairness… The Canadian Press – David Friend Canada, Ontario reach historic $10 billion proposed First Nations treaty settlement “The Robinson-Huron Treaty was signed in 1850 and committed to paying the … [Read more...]
March 24, 2023 – Deaths of incarcerated persons…
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March 24, 2023 – Deaths of incarcerated persons… CBC News – Clara Pasieka Doubling of inmate deaths in Ontario prompts call for correctional oversight body - Open letter this week calls for 'immediate action' by province's solicitor … [Read more...]
Feb 5, 2023 – Empowering Community…
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Feb 5, 2023 – Empowering Community… American Civil Liberties Union – Liberty Podcast – Kendall Ciesemier The Untold Story of Black Pittsburgh's Alternative to Police The story is both historic and helpful in the process of imagining … [Read more...]
UN and Canadian children…
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June 12, 2022 CTV News – Laura Osman, Canadian Press Urgent measures must be taken to ensure rights of Canadian children: UN committee Canada is currently undergoing a review under agreement with the United Nations on the way Canada treats its … [Read more...]
Police and human rights…
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June 9, 2022 Toronto Star – Rachel Mendleson & Steve Buist Police across Canada repeatedly violating citizen rights, Torstar investigation finds The Toronto Star has a series of three articles called ‘Unchartered,’ first running today that … [Read more...]