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There are two main purposes behind these pre-trial conferences. The first is to reduce the number of files being set for trial by helping to ensure that only those requiring a trial are actually set for hearing. The second purpose is to manage those files that are to be set for trial to ensure that accurate time estimates have been determined prior to dates being set and ensure hearings complete on time as scheduled.

This practice direction is to improve the clarity of publication bans made in criminal proceedings, and the accuracy of court records documenting them. It will also make information about the terms and the duration of bans more accessible to parties and other interested people while the proceedings are taking place in the Court, as well as later when there is a reason to consult the court record.

Juristes Power Law & SFU conducted survey on the implementation Implementation of s.530 of the Criminal Code in BC.

Presented by Nanaimo Region John Howard Society’s Restorative Justice Program in partnership with CBABC Criminal Justice – Nanaimo Section.

FASD: Changing the Conversation: 6th National Biennial Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD: Early-bird Deadline March 12!

Criminal cases in B.C.'s provincial courts should be resolved within six months, the lawyer charged with reviewing the backlogged justice system said Thursday.