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Interested in criminal law? This Section monitors, evaluates and addresses criminal justice enforcement and administration issues in Canada. Our members access the latest resources, submissions, programs, news and articles.

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Resources

Collateral Consequences of Criminal Convictions: Considerations for lawyers

November 22, 2023

No Turning Back: CBA Task Force Report on Justice Issues Arising from COVID-19

February 17, 2021

Top 10 Ways to reduce court delays

March 16, 2017

Litigation Year In Review 2016

February 03, 2017

Prison law reform

July 27, 2015

Recent Submissions and Resolutions

Bill C-40 — Miscarriages of Justice Review Commission Act (David and Joyce Milgaard’s Law)

November 06, 2023

Bill S-248 — Advance Requests for Medical Assistance in Dying

October 31, 2023

Consultation on Commissioner's Directive 711 – Structured Intervention Units

October 04, 2023

Bill C-48 — Proposed changes to strengthen Canada’s bail system

September 29, 2023

Discrimination against Ahmadi Muslim Lawyers in Pakistan

September 06, 2023

Member Articles

The role of international law in Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression

May 11, 2022
Dr. Gaiane Nuridzhanian and Lee-Ann Conrod

One size does not fit all

April 19, 2022
Jody Berkes

Discussion Group: The Path - Your Journey Through Indigenous Canada

October 4 – December 13, 2023

Join the CBA Aboriginal Law Section and the CBA Immigration Law Section for an opportunity to learn, discuss and reconnect with each other on a vital topic for lawyers in Canada.