In Brampton, charges were stayed as the accused was held in custody for 12 days before he had a bail hearing. There are “long-standing and glaring systemic issues,” in Brampton’s bail court.
Author archives: Dennis Reeve
THE COVID EFFECT – We are suffering the same problems as England in this excellent description of the situation. Ultimately, “Detectives, lawyers and judges all know that the longer it takes a trial to be heard, the more likely something is to go wrong.”
“We need to stop ballooning police budgets across Canada” – Once again Mr. Spratt hits the nail on the head.
All Court matters should be conducted remotely unless it is absolutely necessary to proceed in person.
JANUARY 13, 2021 – The suspension of jury trials will be extended until May 3, 2021, at the earliest.
https://www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/notices-and-orders-covid-19/notice-to-the-profession-and-public-december-22-2020
THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO GO TO JAIL
“The people confined in our prisons and jails are at high risk both of contracting COVID-19, and of serious illness and death as a result. The initial findings of the partnership “likely represent the tip of the iceberg”.
WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE CHANGE FOR THE BETTER – For example, “it may be that in a criminal proceeding, an accused does not need to appear before a judge 13 times between the initial appearance and trial.”
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE – Is this a better process for sexual assault victims than criminal charges?
IS OUR “POLICE CULTURE” TOO MILITARIZED?
https://www.sootoday.com/around-ontario/canada-should-police-carry-guns-experts-look-at-differences-in-foreign-forces-3202635
ANOTHER bunch of Assistant Crown Attorneys appointed Judges.
https://news.ontario.ca/en/bulletin/59772/new-justices-appointed-to-the-ontario-court-of-justice-8