Shakir Rahim, Author at CCLA - Page 3 of 3

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Fair Trial Rights Fair Trial, Due Process & Sentencing

Protecting Your Rights in Court – CCLA granted leave to intervene in R. v. Archambault before Supreme Court of Canada

In September 2019, federal legislation (Bill C-75) came into force limiting the availability of preliminary…

Shakir RahimNovember 24, 2023

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Fair Trial, Due Process & Sentencing Right to Reasonable Bail

CCLA Remarks to Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs – Bill C-48 (restricting bail)

On October 4, 2023, Shakir Rahim (Director of the Criminal Justice Program) testified before the…

Shakir RahimOctober 6, 2023

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Fair Trial Rights Fair 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 Remedies CRIMINAL JUSTICE Cruel & Unusual Punishment Fair Trial Rights Fair Trial, Due Process & Sentencing Police 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

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