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The relationship between feminism and criminal law centers on examining how the criminal justice system impacts women, particularly in the context of sexual assault and gender-based violence. Feminism critiques the societal structures that allow for gender-based violence and aims to provide a feminist perspective to the legal system in order to improve it. It […]
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Police oversight refers to the monitoring and evaluation of law enforcement agencies and officers to ensure accountability, transparency, and protection of citizens’ rights. It is essential in restoring public trust in the police and ensuring officers adhere to legal and ethical standards.
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British Columbia has initiated a landmark 3-year pilot program aimed at combating the opioid crisis. The program decriminalizes possession of up to 2.5 grams of drugs such as fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, meth and MDMA for individuals aged 18 and above. The pilot program is the first of its kind in Canada and aims to
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Civil forfeiture is a legal procedure that allows law enforcement agencies to seize property and assets that are believed to be connected to criminal activity. While the intention of this process is to dismantle criminal enterprises and disrupt illegal activities, the reality is that it often leads to abuse and violations of citizens’ rights.
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Distinguishing between Vehicle Seizure and Vehicle Forfeiture In Canada, vehicle seizure and vehicle forfeiture are two separate legal processes that are used in different situations. Vehicle seizure refers to the temporary taking of a vehicle by a law enforcement agency, such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), when the vehicle is being used
Two police departments in New Brunswick have been posting the full names and ages of people with outstanding warrants to their Facebook pages. Further information such as fines and jail time the people owe is also sometimes included. This is done on a weekly basis by the Woodstock and Kennebecasis police departments in what
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Montréal man Gabriel Sohier Chaput was found guilty on January 23, 2023, of promoting hate against Jewish people based on an article posted on a far-right news website. Quebec Court Judge Manlio Del Negro rejected Gabriel’s defence that what he wrote for the Daily Stormer was satire and intended as an exaggeration.
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John Carpay, a Calgary-based lawyer and president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, turned himself into the Calgary police after learning he had been charged by the Winnipeg police. The Winnipeg Police Service has charged John Carpay with intimidation of a justice system participant and the attempt to obstruct justice. Carpay, 55, hired
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The death penalty, also known as capital punishment, is a form of punishment that has been abolished in most First World nations. While many citizens in these nations are in favour of its abolishment, a survey found that just over half of Canadians believe that Canada should reinstate the death penalty as a punishment
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The decision to prioritize vaccinating prisoners during Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout is a controversial move that is being met with both resistance and encouragement from political leaders and the public. Some prison rights advocates argue that inmates should receive vaccines at the same time as frontline workers, while some of the general public and
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