With Paul Bernardo’s name back in the news (this time over a move to a new prison cell), it’s time to spend a few moments discussing the role of victims of crime in the justice system, and how far it should really go. Criminals like Bernardo are notorious, and their
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The Cracked Crystal Ball II: Bill C-32: Is This Even Necessary?
As I start to review the content of Bill C-32, the so-called “Victim’s Bill of Rights” legislation, I find myself wondering if this piece of legislation is even meaningful. The first thing that made me wonder about this was the following: 11. Sections 380.3 and 380.4 of the Act
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