Aboriginal peoples and criminal justice Minister's reference : Aboriginal peoples and criminal justice Rapport sur les peuples autochtones et la justice pénale
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Cover/spine title: Aboriginal peoples and criminal justice Text in English and French with French text on inverted pages Title on added t.p.: Rapport, les peuples autochtones et la justice pénale On cover: "Minister's reference." Includes bibliographical references 20200331 CCPSWG Overlap Study/Étude de chevauchement 3 or fewer copies/3 exemplaires ou moins
Contents:
Chapter One: Introduction I. The nature of the Minister's reference II. Limitations on this study III. The consultation process IV. The law reform context Chapter Two: The aboriginal perspective on criminal justice I. Aboriginal perceptions II. Aboriginal aspirations Chapter Three: The meaning of equal access to justice, equitable treatment and respect Chapter Four: The desirability of aboriginal justice systems I. Implementation II. Objections Chapter Five: Fostering understanding and building bridges I. Difficulties in providing justice to aboriginal communities II. Criminal justice system recruitment and training A. Increasing system-wide aboriginal representation B. Cross-cultural training III. Overcoming language difficulties and cultural barriers IV. Increasing community involvement with the justice system V. Applying customary law and practices VI. Asserting treaty rights in criminal courts Chapter Six: Changing roles and reforming the process I. The police A. Structural changes regarding police forces B. Community-based policing C. Aboriginal police forces D. Overcharging E. Appearance notices II. Prosecutors A. The Attorney General and the Crown Prosecutor B. Police prosecutors C. Prosecutorial discretion D. Disclosure E. Charge screening III. Defence counsel A. Access to counsel B. Interrogation and the role of counsel IV. The courts A. The courtroom atmosphere B. Aboriginal Justices of the Peace C. Swearing an oath D. The location of court sittings V. Bail A. The Police power to release persons after arrest B. Conditions of relsease (1) Undertakings (2) Recogizances (3) Sureties (4) Cash bail deposits VI. Sentencing A. Alternatives to incarceration (1) Victim-offender reconciliation (2) Fines (a) Fine option programs (b) Day fines (c) Imprisonment for default (3) Community service orders B. Probation C. Structural adjustments and process reforms (1) The need for a revised sentencing structure (2) Racism, discrimination and sentencing practices (3) Plea bargaining (4) The preparation of pre-sentence reports (5) Weapons bans VII. Corrections A. Spirituality and elders B. Program development and delivery C. Parole D. After-care E. Regional and local facilities Chapter Seven: Ensuring progress I. Ascertaining the costs of change II. Creating an aboriginal justice institute Chapter Eight: Conclusion I. Agenda for future action II. Some final observations Summary of recommendations Appendix A: Unpublished studies commissioned for this report Appendix B: Consultants
