Victim surcharge…

October 7, 2015 By

    Oct. 7, 2015  CBC News – Jason Proctor Victim surcharge won't make homeless offender more accountable, B.C. judge says - Mandatory $200 fine on impoverished offender found to be cruel and unusual punishment  BC Judge Donna Senniw says … [Read more...]

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The middle ground…

October 1, 2015 By

    Oct. 1, 2015  National Newswatch – Don Lenihan Progressive leadership for the future  The notion of wedge politics or polarization and divisiveness as a political goal has been frequently raised during this federal election.  Lenihan, … [Read more...]

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Tough-on-crime vs soft-on-crime?

February 21, 2014 By

  Feb. 21, 2014  Huffington Post (Canada) – Altheia Raj Could Liberal Convention Proposals Make Trudeau Look Soft On Crime?   The reversal of the Conservative ‘tough-on-crime’ measures and the proposal to buy-back long guns have … [Read more...]

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