Social gatherings are again limited to 10 persons indoors. This is going to drastically affect, amongst many other things, jury trials and perhaps even in-person trials in those areas.
Why are police still charging youth with simple drug possession? – It’s a good question. The case for decriminalization
The experiment of resuming jury selection and jury trials has begun.
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COVID-19 IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR POSITIVE CHANGE –
“We need to recognize that the criminal justice system has been tasked to solve all of society’s ills, including mental illness, drug addiction, family breakdown, joblessness, and spontaneous violence as well as the terrible crimes committed by the few.” This has to stop.
At the height of the pandemic, Boris Bytensky helped mobilize an army of defence lawyers to reduce the prison population. We are all proud of Boris, his dedication and his leadership.
Ontario’s plan to build new prisons is wrongheaded – Michael Spratt has, as usual, hit the nail on the head. Ontario is not listening to the sounds of change.
Boy with autism, 13, shot several times by police after mom calls for help in Salt Lake City- Is the lesson here that if you need help do NOT call the police?
