Appeal Division’s decision about lack of cooperation with police quashed
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In Dunn c Canada (Procureur général), 2019 CF 403, St-Louis J quashed a decision of the Parole Board of Canada (Appeal Division). The Appeal Division found that Mr. Dunn’s refusal to cooperate with police was not a deciding factor in…
Are parole hearings different for Aboriginal prisoners?
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An Aboriginal offender may request to have his or her parole hearing in a different format. Federal inmates Elder-assisted hearings An Elder will be present to provide the Board with information about the culture and traditions of the Aboriginal population…
What types of release are available to federal inmates?
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Federal inmates are eligible for several different types of release: Escorted temporary absences (“ETAs”) Allow inmates to leave the institution for a set period of time with guards and/or other supervisors for medical, administrative, community service, family contact, parental responsibility,…
9 Correctional terms federal prisoners should know
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Correctional Service of Canada documents use lots of acronyms and terms that can be hard to understand. Below is a list of some of the most common ones: FPS number – finger print serial number (this is an inmate’s unique…
Simon Borys gives interview on Paul Bernardo parole hearing
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On October 17, 2018, Paul Bernardo, a dangerous offender serving a life sentence, was denied parole. Listen to Simon Borys give an interview commenting on Paul Bernardo’s parole hearing: https://soundcloud.com/capital-news-online/midweek-october-17-2018 (starting at the 50 minute mark). Past performance is not…
Borys Law intervenes at the Supreme Court of Canada
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On November 14, 2018, Simon Borys intervened, on behalf of the Canadian Prison Law Association, in the case of Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, et al v Tusif Ur Rehman Chhina. Mr. Chhina was in immigration detention pending…
8 Things to know about visiting inmates in prison
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Federal institutions have lots of rules about visiting inmates. Below are a few of the things you should know before visiting prison: Inmates have a right to visits, but there are limits. For example, visits might be restricted if the…
Youth facing terrorism charges released after bail hearing
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After a bail hearing spanning three days, Justice of the Peace Kreling of the Ontario Court of Justice decided to release a youth charged with terrorism offences. The youth, represented by Borys Law and Sean Ellacott, was released to the…
Administrative segregation over 15 days found unconstitutional
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On March 28, 2019, the Ontario Court of Appeal released Canadian Civil Liberties Association v Canada, 2019 ONCA 243. The court considered whether administrative segregation, which is used to maintain the safety and security of institutions or conduct investigations, amounts…
Borys Law wins Royal Prerogative of Mercy application
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This week Borys Law received an Order signed by Her Excellency, the Governor General of Canada, granting the Royal Prerogative of Mercy, pardoning a client for 33 offences. This relates to a case Simon Borys argued before the Parole Board…