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CPLA Appoints Jacinthe Lanctot a Life Member of the Association

by Jen Metcalfe | Oct 25, 2023 | CPLA-News

The Canadian Prison Law Association has awarded senior prison law lawyer Jacinthe Lanctot a life membership in the Association. As described by Stephen Fineberg, another life member of the association, Jacinthe is known and respected for her honesty, dedication,...

CPLA urges federal government action on dry cells, strip searches

by Jen Metcalfe | Jun 4, 2023 | CPLA-News

In June 2023 the CPLA provided submissions to the federal government urging strong regulatory limits on dry cells and strip searches. Dry celling, an extreme form of solitary confinement, is a cruel and degrading practice. As has been noted by the Correctional...

CPLA supports bill proposing alternatives to isolation and meaningful judicial remedies for prisoners

by Jen Metcalfe | Apr 1, 2023 | Uncategorized

In April 2023, the CPLA provided submissions to the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs expressing its support for Bill S-230. This bill was sponsored by Senator Kim Pate, former Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry...

CPLA advocates for robust, meaningful writ of habeas corpus

by Jen Metcalfe | Mar 30, 2023 | Uncategorized

CPLA was granted leave to present arguments before the Ontario Court of Appeal in Dorsey v Canada, a case concerning the scope of the writ of habeas corpus. As was pointed out in the CPLA’s factum, the writ of habeas corpus is one of the only tools federal...

CPLA resists further restrictions in the bail system

by Jen Metcalfe | Mar 1, 2023 | Uncategorized

In response to incidents involving individuals accused of committing violent offences while on bail, there were calls to reform the bail system. In February 2023, the CPLA appeared before Ontario’s Standing Committee on Justice Policy, which was conducting a study of...
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