Criminal

Law Commission of Ontario publishes issue papers on artificial intelligence in criminal justice

Law Commission of Ontario publishes issue papers on artificial intelligence in criminal justice

The reports tackle topics such as the use of AI by law enforcement and in trial

Legal Aid Ontario updates action plan for racialized communities strategy

Legal Aid Ontario updates action plan for racialized communities strategy

LAO shares recent changes in financial eligibility thresholds, bail support, tariff reform

OCA permits release of man convicted of 'serious' firearms offences while appeal is pending

OCA permits release of man convicted of 'serious' firearms offences while appeal is pending

The court cited his strict bail plan and first-time offender status for its decision

Ontario Superior Court's new judges: Chantal Brochu, Michael Derstine, Andrew Spurgeon, Sunil Mathai

Ontario Superior Court's new judges: Chantal Brochu, Michael Derstine, Andrew Spurgeon, Sunil Mathai

Judicial appointments announced also include Robin Lepere, Paula Bateman, Vasundhara Naik

OCA orders new trial for defendant questioned using controversial technique but declines rule change

OCA orders new trial for defendant questioned using controversial technique but declines rule change

Court said existing frameworks minimize the likelihood that Reid Technique will yield false confessions

OCA orders cross-examination of prosecutors who possibly complained about judge’s conduct

OCA orders cross-examination of prosecutors who possibly complained about judge’s conduct

The trial judge, now retired, suggested he could not deliver reasons in acquittal due to complaint