Aboriginal people have certain rights in the Canadian criminal justice system. For example, as a result of a court case called Gladue, Aboriginal people have the right for a judge to take their background into account when setting bail or deciding on a sentence.
Criminal Law – Aboriginal rights in Criminal Law
Resources: Aboriginal rights in Criminal Law
See also:
- Family Law - Aboriginal rights in Family Law
- Legal System - Aboriginal rights in the Legal System
The News and Legal Article Archive section of the Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation web site has articles on Aboriginal law, criminal law, family law, residential schools, and wills and estates.
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EnglishThis webinar in the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series looks at the high and increasing rate of Aboriginal women in prison, some root causes, and best practices for supporting Aboriginal women involved in the criminal law process. Hosted by...
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EnglishThis booklet is for Aboriginal defendants who want to know more about their Gladue rights and are working with their lawyer or advocate to prepare a Gladue report. It contains information about Gladue rights, the history of Gladue, and how Gladue...
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EnglishThis video is part of a campaign intended to raise public awareness about Aboriginal issues and provide the tools necessary to help ensure that the rights of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada are respected.
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EnglishThis section of the Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto web site describes Gladue Court, a court for sentencing and bail hearings which recognizes the unique circumstances of Aboriginal accused and Aboriginal offenders. This court is available to all...
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EnglishThis article is written by a lawyer who is helping victims of residential school abuse seek compensation. It lists frequently asked questions about the Independent Assessment Process (IAP) and includes topics such as what kinds of sexual abuse is...
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EnglishThis booklet and accompanying poster are about the right of Aboriginal peoples, as a result of a case called Gladue, to have a judge take their background into account when setting bail or deciding on a sentence. The booklet explains the kind of...
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Booklet/PDFThis poster, like the booklet with the same title, is about the right of Aboriginal peoples, as a result of a case called Gladue, to have a judge take their background into account when setting bail or deciding on a sentence. It includes a list of...
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2009
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PosterThis brochure explains why it is important for First Nation, Métis, and Inuit people to identify themselves as Aboriginal to their lawyers so their lawyers can explore the areas of law that deal with Aboriginal circumstances or rights. It discusses...
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English, French (français)This article from the Fall Winter 2007 Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Newsletter describes how the Residential School Settlement works and what options are available under the Independent Assessment Process. The article answers questions people may...
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EnglishThis section of the Ontario Women's Justice Network has links to information on these topics: Working with a Lawyer, Alternatives to Jail, No Contact Orders, Mandatory and Dual Charging, Sex Work and the Law, Rights of Parents, Youth Criminal Justice...
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EnglishThe Gladue court is designed to hear the cases of Aboriginal offenders and propose sentences that are more in line with Aboriginal traditions than imprisonment. This article provides the background and history of the Gladue court and explains how it...
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