Author archives: Dennis Reeve

https://www.qpbriefing.com/2021/06/30/flurry-of-justice-of-the-peace-appointments-raise-renewed-concerns-about-politicizing-the-court/?fbclid=IwAR3zaRyrFzKrWIEevvKpbmV9RfkBYRfYqIphw-jHnTP6K6ZXhEMLxE-11D4

“Illinois lawmakers passed a bill to prohibit deception during youth interrogations in May, restricting cops from knowingly offering false statements about evidence or leniency. What’s more, the legislation also makes it so that confessions from kids using deceptive tactics will be presumed to be inadmissible in court.”

“Granting more discretionary powers to police and prosecutors — the same individuals routinely imposing overly strict bail conditions on accused persons and over-prosecuting minor level offences — was never going to be a solution to Canada’s bail problem.”

A return to recognizing the value of pardons to society. “A pardon helps remove the stigma of a criminal record so people can access housing, employment, volunteer opportunities, and education, which are key to safe and successful reintegration as productive members of society. This improves public safety through reduced re-offending and victimization.” https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/pardon-legislation-introduced-to-address-criminal-justice-system-inequities-and-keep-communities-safe-804511980.html

“So after a two-year suspension, McLeod will soon return to the bench in Brampton, where he is the only black judge on the Ontario Court of Justice in one of the province’s most diverse communities.

“Road safety risks associated with medicinal cannabis appear similar or lower than numerous other potentially impairing prescription medications.”