A Guide To Conducting Sentencing Hearings In Canada

"This is a practical guide to sentencing in Canada, written by an experienced provincial court judge. It offers quick and reliable answers to all questions related to sentencing hearings, from the initial guilty plea to available sentencing options. It contains thorough coverage of applicable sentencing objectives and principles, as well as an extensive list of mitigating and aggravating factors and collateral consequences."--

"This is a practical guide to conducting bail hearings in Canada, written by an experienced Provincial court judge."--

This publication is the latest in a series of steps to assist judges in carrying out their onerous responsibilities, and represents a concise yet comprehensive set of principles addressing the many difficult ethical issues that confront judges as they work and live in their communities. It also provides a sound basis to promote a more complete understanding of the role of the judge in society and of the ethical dilemmas they so often encounter. Sections of the publication cover the following: the purpose of the publication; judicial independence; integrity; diligence; equality; and impartiality, including judicial demeanour, civic and charitable activity, political activity, and conflicts of interest.

The present handbook offers, in a quick reference format, an overview of key considerations in the implementation of participatory responses to crime based on a restorative justice approach. Its focus is on a range of measures and programmes, inspired by restorative justice values, that are flexible in their adaptation to criminal justice systems and that complement them while taking into account varying legal, social and cultural circumstances. It was prepared for the use of criminal justice officials, non-governmental organizations and community groups who are working together to improve current responses to crime and conflict in their community

The Youth Criminal Justice Act replaces the Young Offenders Act to provide the legislative framework for a fairer & more effective youth justice system.