The overrepresentation of Indigenous People in the criminal justice system is one of the clearest markers of what the Supreme Court of Canada has referred to as "a crisis in the Canadian justice system". The course will begin with an examination of Indigenous concepts of justice before proceeding to a critical analysis of the relationship between Indigenous people and the Canadian criminal justice system at the stages of policing, arrest, bail, sentencing and parole. Historical, theoretical, policy, empirical, doctrinal and statutory lenses will be employed. Students will examine the process of creating Gladue reports, sentencing circles, Indigenous courts and the representation of Indigenous people on jury rolls. The recent expansion of Gladue principles into bail, civil contempt, and extradition hearings will also be considered.
Pre/anti-requisites
Anti-requisite: LAW 6879 - Aboriginal People and the Criminal Justice System
NCA equivalence:
Terms Offered
Fall 25
Course Section: A
3.0 credits
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