At the Leading Edge in Criminal Law
The CBA Criminal Justice Section monitors and evaluates:
- Federal and provincial legislation creating offences and crimes
- Criminal courts in Canada, including their establishment, jurisdiction, procedures and organizational structure
- Practice of lawyers before criminal courts in Canada
- Other matters related to administration of the criminal justice system
Our Section liaises regularly with:
- Department of Justice Canada
- Federation of Law Societies
- International Criminal Bar
- National Associations Active in Criminal Justice
- Steering Committee on Justice Efficiencies
- Uniform Law Conference of Canada
Our Committees
Would you like to contribute and network with other legal professionals in the field? Send an email to cbacriminal@cba.org to join one of our committees:
- Legislation and Law Reform Committee
- Professional Development
- Committee on Imprisonment and Release
Get Involved
There are many other ways to get involved:
- Submit an article
- Contribute to our submissions
- Attend our events and professional development opportunities
- Attend the annual CBA Criminal Justice Conference
- Nominate someone for a CBA award
Stay Informed
- Read our latest news
- Access our submissions and resolutions
- Learn about the International Criminal Bar
- Upgrade your skills with the CBA Skilled Lawyer Series
- Visit CBA PracticeLink for practice tips and resources
Questions? Feel free to contact us!
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