Oct 14, 2022 CTV – (BC) - Lisa Steacy Denying bail to reduce B.C. crime a 'dangerous' proposition: Canadian Civil Liberties Association The bail question has been a major part of the legal system’s reform efforts for some time. Advocates … [Read more...]
Human in there…
June 21, 2022 By
June 20, 2022 Human Rights Watch Organization Canada Canada: Abuse, Discrimination in Immigration Detention - Thousands Held; Systemic Change Needed In anticipation of the World Refugee Day (June 20) the Canadian Human rights Watch have issued a … [Read more...]
Changes…
March 3, 2022 By
Mar 3, 2022 Sudbury Star – Harold Carmichael Violent criminal has history of brain injuries, Sudbury hearing told - Crown wants Jean-Claude Breton declared a dangerous offender The link offers a view of the process of declaring an offender … [Read more...]
Law and Justice…
February 28, 2022 By
Feb 28, 2022 Winnipeg Free Press – Katie May Seeking a new system of peacemaking - Treaty 2 First Nations developing alternative system of law The Treaty 2 First Nations have a vision of justice based on the Anishinaabe traditions. Chantell … [Read more...]
A new welcome…
February 24, 2022 By
Feb 24, 2022 Human Rights Watch (Canada) - It’s time for Canada to truly welcome people seeking safety or a better life Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch Canada have undertaken an effort to eliminate the use of jails and prisoner … [Read more...]
Continuum of care…
September 7, 2021 By
Sept 6, 2021 Lawyer’s Daily - Murray Fallis Prescription for public safety nightmare Fallis, a John Howard lawyer, is trying to draw attention to the deficiencies of the present release process for federal prisoners. The releases often … [Read more...]
Smart Justice Ambassadors
August 31, 2021 By
Aug 31, 2021 WMDT TV / ABC News (Delaware) - Deana Harley Ambassadors... The American Civil Liberty Union of Delaware is looking for a few good men and women to be smart justice ambassadors. The qualification the ACLU is looking for is people … [Read more...]
Eyes open…
May 19, 2021 By
May 19, 2021 CBC (BC) - Powerful anti-racism video encourages Asian Canadians to confront prejudice head-on Eyes Open video was produced for Asian Heritage Month “According to a report released in March by the Chinese Canadian National Council … [Read more...]
Childhood trauma…
August 17, 2020 By
Aug 16, 2020 Royal Gazette (Bermuda) – Victoria Greening Kindness in court: a novel approach The concern comes from the realization that childhood trauma is a major factor in children winding up in prison. An approach called adverse childhood … [Read more...]