CCLA Reacts to Bill C-48
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TORONTO — Shakir Rahim, Director of Criminal Justice for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), reacted…
CCLAMay 17, 2023
Supreme Court Dodges Key Issue in R. v. McGregor
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A majority of the Supreme Court of Canada in R. v. McGregor opted not to…
Cara ZwibelFebruary 21, 2023
Responding to Recent Calls for Bail Reform
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How does Canada's bail system operate? Are we doing a good job protecting public safety?…
CCLAFebruary 2, 2023
Supreme Court Maintains Importance of Proportionality in Criminal Sentencing
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The CCLA welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada’s decisions in R v. Hills and R.…
Cara ZwibelJanuary 27, 2023
A Victory at the Supreme Court for Evidence-Based Criminal Law
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On October 28 the Supreme Court released its decision in R. v. Ndhlovu. The decision…
Abby DeshmanOctober 28, 2022
Disappointing Supreme Court decision on ‘voluntary’ statements to the police
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On October 14, 2022, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in R v…
Abby DeshmanOctober 14, 2022
CCLA at the Supreme Court to ensure meaningful adjudication of Charter claims
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The CCLA is at the Supreme Court of Canada today arguing that courts should not…
Abby DeshmanOctober 4, 2022
No, Longer Prison Sentences do not Reduce Crime
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Over 100 criminologists, social scientists, legal academics and civil society organizations have signed a letter…
Abby DeshmanSeptember 16, 2022
