Criminal

Initiative offers a new way for Black Nova Scotians to interact with the justice system

Initiative offers a new way for Black Nova Scotians to interact with the justice system

The Colchester African Nova Scotian Justice Strategy builds on community support

Calling 911 about an overdose cannot result in drug possession arrest, finds SK appeal court

Calling 911 about an overdose cannot result in drug possession arrest, finds SK appeal court

Admission of evidence risks human life in future cases, says court

From tough-on-crime to trauma-informed: Benjamin Perrin’s new book Indictment

From tough-on-crime to trauma-informed: Benjamin Perrin’s new book Indictment

The justice system needs to radically alter how it deals with crime, argues law prof in his book

Canadian Lawyer survey on criminal law boutiques now live

Canadian Lawyer survey on criminal law boutiques now live

Readers are invited to have their say in the biennial survey

Uniform Law Conference criminal section asks feds to examine intimate-partner homicide penalties

Uniform Law Conference criminal section asks feds to examine intimate-partner homicide penalties

Section also suggested examining punishments for posting intimate images without consent

Lawyers involved in judge surveillance banned from practising law in Manitoba, fined $5,000 each

Lawyers involved in judge surveillance banned from practising law in Manitoba, fined $5,000 each

Head of Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms John Carpay used PI to spy on Chief Justice