Guns and violence…

March 5, 2018 by

March 4, 2018 Global News – Natasha Pace Domestic violence court opens in Halifax, officials anticipate 1,000 cases annually A court that deals specifically with cases of domestic violence has opened in Halifax.  The court will sit one day a week … [Read more...]

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Babies in prison…

December 5, 2015 by

Dec. 3, 2015  Metro-Toronto – Sidney Cohen Broken Bonds: How living with babies in jail changed inmates' lives What happens when a women is sentenced to prison and is at once pregnant?  Here is the first part of a series with the story of … [Read more...]

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Spousal rights…

April 8, 2014 by

 April 8  Canadian Press – Terry Pedwell Spousal exemption an obstacle, says MacKay   Under Canadian law, spouses do not have to testify against the other spouse.  Exceptions are for sexual assault and cases involving children.  Justice … [Read more...]

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Criminal background checks…

March 19, 2014 by

  Mar 20, 2014  Toronto Star – Jennifer Pagliaro Toronto police criminal-background check backlog puts thousands of jobs and studies in limbo   There are two types of background check involved.  One is simply an indication – a clearance … [Read more...]

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