CRIMINAL JUSTICEFair Trial RightsFair Trial, Due Process & Sentencing Supreme Court clarifies role of court-appointed lawyers (amicus) for unrepresented accused persons On July 28, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in R. v.…Shakir RahimAugust 17, 2023
Constitutional RemediesCRIMINAL JUSTICECruel & Unusual PunishmentFair Trial RightsFair Trial, Due Process & SentencingPolice Powers, Use of Force & Police Accountability Supreme Court endorses high threshold to dismiss abuse of process applications On April 28, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in R. v.…Shakir RahimJune 15, 2023