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On this edition of Journal, we take a different look at the disorder on our streets – and boy, has it been a bad couple of months. There was the machete killing and hand maiming near the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Then last week, a sucker punch dropped another stranger outside the Hudson’s Bay store, followed by the knife attack on two individuals in a store on Robson Street in the middle of the day. What is happening that led Vancouver’s Mayor Ken Sim to say, “Vancouverites are sick of this crap”? Unfortunately, there is enough blame to go around for this deterioration in our cities and a lot of finger pointing. But let’s start with the decriminalization experiment that led to wide open drug use, safe supply drugs being diverted to young kids, a shortage of treatment beds or involuntary care for those who are seriously mentally ill, or the revolving door of catch and release for violent repeat offenders. Sitting in judgement on all these issues is our court system. Broadly speaking, what is holding up real bail reform? Why are repeat violent offenders so often back out on the street? Is it a lack of facilities or policy direction? And what about access to justice? We hear far too often about delays resulting in charges being dropped. Not enough judges? Not enough courts? Never mind the prohibitive cost of a lengthy trial. Today I am joined by the Honourable Robert J. Bauman, former Chief Justice of BC and former Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal in BC. Recently retired, I want to ask him what the courts are doing right but also, where are the weaknesses and what are the solutions? --- Carole Taylor's Journal is a public affairs dialogue that digs deep into the most pressing issues of our times. For more, see our website at https://lnkd.in/gfj8RKSZ. ctj023 #crime #publicsafety #vancouver Carole Taylor David Eby Niki Sharma Mike Farnworth Steve Rai

JUSTICE FOR IGBO JAH: THE POLICE MUST BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR UNLAWFUL CONDUCT The tragic loss of popular ogene musician Igbo jah, at the hands of police, must not be dismissed as a mere accidental discharge._ https://lnkd.in/dg2bKneX Such dismissal undermine the sanctity of life, as enshrined in our Constitution. It is crucial that those responsible are brought to justice. Claiming accidental discharge in a case where the victim sustained multiple bullet injuries is unacceptable. This level of impunity within the police force must be addressed. It is crucial that the police must conduct a thorough investigation into Igbo jah's death and those found responsible should face the full force of the law Measures must be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. Let's work together to ensure that justice is served and that our law enforcement agencies uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability.

Evidence shows that diversionary, solution-focused courts outside of the traditional model both reduce the frequency and severity of reoffending, and link people into services, supports, and programs that are better able to address the drivers of justice system involvement. The Justice Reform Initiative supports expanding diversionary and solution-focused court options throughout Australia, particularly in regional and remote areas. Through evidenced-based alternatives, disadvantages and the drivers of criminal activity can be better addressed to help build a safer community. Read our position paper to learn more: https://loom.ly/2HTZCK8

Dear Connections, I am elated to share that my article titled "Anticipatory Bail for the Elderly: Exploring the Judicial Dilemma", co-authored with Agrani Bhati, has been successfully published in The Society for Advancement of Criminal Justice, NUJS Blog. Through this article, we seek to dive into the complex challenges associated with the applicability of anticipatory bail for elderly people on the grounds of their advanced age. The existing judicial opinions on this subject are quite diverse, with some courts emphasizing the importance of age and health as valid factors for seeking anticipatory bail, while others argue against age serving as an absolute shield from criminal charges, resulting in a gap in understanding. In this article, we endeavor to offer our insights on this subject by delving into legal provisions, ethical considerations, judicial standpoints and data collected from various statistical surveys. Do let us know your thoughts about the article in the comments below. Happy Reading!

Delighted to share this open access paper, with Peter Miller and Nicholas Taylor, examining the effect of patron bans on assault offences in WA https://lnkd.in/dCPdZTtX WA Police provided unit level records for 67,750 assault incidents occurring during high-alcohol hours – 8pm to 6am on Friday and Saturday nights – between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2020. This enabled data from before and after the introduction of barring notices to be compared. The findings identified a number of potentially positive effects, including significant reductions (p < 0.001) in non-family assault offences marked with an alcohol flag, assault offences occurring on pathways (which includes areas around licensed premises), and common assault offences marked with an alcohol flag. These categories clearly align with the intended use and effect/s of barring notices, and the findings are encouraging. The effects of other factors on offending numbers cannot be excluded, but the association between the introduction of barring notices and, in particular, a reduction in alcohol-flagged violent offending appears to support the use of barring notices in WA.

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💡 Yesterday, the Ministry of Justice UK published the interim report for its Intensive Supervision Courts pilot, which Revolving Doors is evaluating with CFE (Research and Consulting) Ltd. Intensive Supervision Courts adapt a problem-solving approach, diverting people away from short prison sentences and into enhanced community-based sentences which aim to address their needs and tackle the root causes of their offending. This interim report presents findings from the first wave of research last year, focusing on the ISCs’ initial stages including their setup and participants’ early views and experiences of delivery. We are currently collecting additional data to feed into the final report, which is due to be published later this year. Revolving Doors Chief Executive Pavan Dhaliwal was quoted in The Times, explaining how a problem-solving approach is the way forwards. 🗞️ Read the article: 🔗 Read the full report:

Another very interesting development from the Australian High Court on the issue of granting permanent stays to defendants in historic child sexual abuse claims. These permanent stays have always been difficult to secure on behalf of defendants, but the bar has been raised even higher with this decision. Read more about this development in this excellent article by our Sydney colleagues Luke O'Kane and Isabella He

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