Law Reform
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U.S. Justice Department is ‘all in’ on criminal justice overhaul: William BarrThe measure, known as the First Step Act, gives judges more discretion when sentencing some drug offenders, eases mandatory minimum sentences and encourages inmates to participate in programs designed to reduce the risk of recidivism, with credits that can be used to gain an earlier release.WorldJul 13, 2019
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Group wants housing legislation reform for Alberta common-law couplesThe Alberta Law Reform Institute says it wouldn't be difficult, they could just use the same legislation that married couples already use.CanadaJul 2, 2018
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