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Are
you Aboriginal? Do you have a bail hearing? Or are you going to be sentenced
for a crime? (Booklet) (PDF
332 KB)
June 2009
This booklet and
accompanying poster are about the right of Aboriginal peoples, as a
result of a case called Gladue, to have a judge take their background
into account when setting bail or deciding on a sentence. The booklet
explains the kind of information a judge needs in order to apply Gladue,
when to give the judge this information, and where to go for help.
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Are
you Aboriginal? Do you have a bail hearing? Or are you going to be sentenced
for a crime? (Poster) (PDF
579)
June 2009
This poster, like
the booklet with the same title, is about the right of Aboriginal peoples,
as a result of a case called Gladue, to have a judge take their background
into account when setting bail or deciding on a sentence. It includes
a list of places to go for further help and information.
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Do you know a woman who is being abused? A Legal Rights Handbook (PDF
339 KB)
December 2009
This handbook provides information on many legal issues
faced by women who are abused by their partners. It includes information
on making a safety plan, preparing to leave, the criminal process and
trial, a woman’s rights under family law, protection orders, and
legal and community resources in Ontario.
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Police Powers: Stops and Searches (PDF 218
KB)
July 2009
This booklet sets out the rights of a person who is stopped, questioned,
searched, arrested, or detained by the police. It also explains when the
police can enter or search someone’s home. |
