IP, ENCRYPTION, AND THE THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY
Matt Malone contributes to our From the Practitioner's Desk series with this important piece - which is excerpted below. Click anywhere on this post to read this critical analysis. This considered work on end-to-end encryption outlines the dangers to public safety and the myriad concerns raised.
Robson Crim Student Editors Wanted for January-March 2021
Robson Crim is looking to hire two student co-editors for January 2 through March 31 2021. Responsibilities will include writing blogs, editing blogs, developing and deploying social media strategies, community outreach, and if relevant, assisting in Robson Crim research projects. Students will be responsible for 10 hours per week of part time work.
The Advantages of Community Court
Upon an examination of the Canadian criminal justice system, it is unfortunately apparent
that the current institutions in place are ill-equipped at addressing the root problems of criminal
behaviour. The criminal justice system is a human enterprise, therefore it is susceptible to bias and
error, however, the undeniable reality is that prisons are excessively overfilled with people that are
First Nation, uneducated, homeless, unemployed, and have substance abuse issues.
R v. K.J.M. – Examining the Jordan Framework in a Youth Setting
Author: Caitlin Dyck R v. K.J.M. is a Supreme Court of Canada decision, and is one of their most recent cases regarding delays under the Jordan approach. In 2015, a youth was charged with multiple offences that arose out of a fight. He stabbed another person with a box cutter, but maintained his innocence, citing self-defence. He was eventually found guilty of aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; however, this verdict came approximately 19 mo
Retro-active Justice: Pardons for Pot in Canada
In April 2017, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-45 – The Cannabis Act, aimed at legalizing and regulating the production and sale of cannabis. The act received royal ascent and came into force on 17 October 2018. While this was celebrated by many Canadians as a step in the right direction for a free and democratic society, some legal experts and civil libertarians had some concerns as to the manner of implementation of this new law.
