Which visitors are eligible for private family visits?
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Private family visits (PFVs) take place inside prisons, but in separate structures. They allow inmates to spend time (up to 72 hours every two month) with visitors in private. However, only visitors who fall into one of the following categories…
Uttering threats charge against youth terrorism suspect withdrawn
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On September 11, 2019, the Crown dropped a charge of uttering threats against a young person in Kingston also charged with terrorism-related offences. For the full story, see: https://globalnews.ca/news/5888657/uttering-threats-charge-dropped-for-teen-terrorism-suspect-kingston/
How do offenders submit applications to the Parole Board of Canada?
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Often, offenders will provide their applications to their parole officers, who then submit the applications to the Parole Board of Canada. However, there is nothing preventing an offender from submitting an application directly to the Board, according to R v…
$20 million awarded in Ontario solitary confinement class action
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In Reddock v Canada (Attorney General), Justice Perell of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice held that the federal government owes $20 million to thousands of inmates held in administrative solitary confinement for at least 15 consecutive days. Justice Perell…
6 Things to know about non-academic misconduct complaints about sexual assault
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The Student Code of Conduct prohibits sexual violence against “a member of the University community”. This includes sexual violence against students, staff, faculty, visitors, and volunteers. Sexual violence is defined in the Policy on Sexual Violence Involving Queen’s University Students…
Can a record suspension be revoked?
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Yes, record suspensions can be revoked. In some cases, revocation is automatic, and in other cases the Parole Board of Canada has discretion. Automatic revocation A record suspension is automatically revoked (a) if the pardoned person is convicted of an…
7 Things to know about record suspension eligibility
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1.Record suspensions are different than record purges. Those who are convicted of an offence can apply for a record suspension after the waiting period has elapsed. Those who receive discharges have their records automatically purged by the RCMP after a…
What information does the Parole Board of Canada have access to?
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The Parole Board of Canada can consider all relevant and available information, provided it is reliable and persuasive. It has access to and can consider a range of information, including: Correctional documents Court transcripts (reasons for decision and sentence) Pre-sentence…
10 Things to know about inmate complaints and grievances
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When offenders have issues with Correctional Service Canada staff members and decisions, they can go through the offender complaint and grievance process. Below are a few things to know: Inmates on parole may also file a complaint or grievance. The…
7 Things to know about CSC Access to Information Act requests
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Inmates seeking to get records from the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) can make requests under the Access to Information Act. Below are a few points relevant to federal inmates making requests under the act: Any information the government controls…