Criminal Justice System
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Manitoba Tories promise to push for reforms to Canada’s criminal justice systemCandidates Kelvin Goertzen and Rejeanne Caron made the announcement Friday in Winnipeg.PoliticsSep 29, 2023
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African Nova Scotian Justice Institute alleges systemic racism in N.S. public prosecutionThey allege the practices, policies and objectives of the province's Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has upheld anti-Black racism since its inception.CanadaAug 25, 2023
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Rehabilitation-first court model to be expanded into Barrie. What it means for the Ontario cityHow crime is approached in the justice system in Barrie could start to look a lot different, with the city the latest to be approved to pilot an alternative court model.CrimeApr 20, 2023
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Brother of B.C. man who died after alleged escort drugging angry accused killer remains on bailJessica Nicole Renee Kane, 31, is facing 25 charges dating back to 2021, and has been charged with manslaughter in the February 2021 death of Dustin Lefebvre.CrimeMar 13, 2023
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N.B. prosecutors say recent sexual assault stay is evidence of resource shortageAccording to the New Brunswick Crown Prosecutors Association, the judge’s decision to stay a sexual assault case is directly linked to the shortage of resources.CanadaMar 1, 2023
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Fredericton council votes in favour of rezoning for 6th provincial jailThe City of Fredericton municipal council has voted in favour of a rezoning proposal for a sixth provincial jail in the Vanier Industrial Park.CrimeJan 24, 2023
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Sask. police commissioner report discusses diversion of offenders from justice systemSPS Police Chief Troy Cooper said a relatively new approach involving diversion will make some offenders accountable without forcing them through the criminal justice system.CrimeDec 15, 2022
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Alberta prosecutors hope for resolution of concerns in latest talksThe demands include meetings with senior government officials and a salary grid that puts Alberta prosecutors on par with their Ontario and British Columbia counterparts.CanadaApr 27, 2022
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B.C., Ottawa, First Nations sign Indigenous justice strategy support agreementDoug White, B.C. First Nations Justice Council chairman, says the agreement aims to reduce the number of Indigenous people who come in contact with the legal system.CanadaJan 20, 2022
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‘It’s a crisis’: Shortage of Alberta Crown prosecutors means 1,200 serious files at risk of being stayedAbout 1,200 court cases involving serious crimes are at risk of falling through the cracks because there are not enough prosecutors, the Alberta Crown Attorneys' Association says.CanadaNov 23, 2021
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