Prashanth Chandrapal

Legal Counsel @LawSocietyLSO | Adjunct Professor, @Laurier, @uWaterloo, @UofT | Views are my own.

[Supreme Court of Canada @SCC_eng]

The appeal is dismissed in York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario. The Court ruled that Ontario public school board teachers are protected from unreasonable search and seizure in the workplace under the Charter: https://t.co/agRE3jfgH8

[Jackman Law @UofTJackmanLaw]

Next week join #UofTLaw Professor Kent Roach and the Hon. Harry LaForme, in examining the injustice of wrongful convictions @CanadianRWC

Register now: https://t.co/WEedVguqRg

[Supreme Court of Canada @SCC_eng]

In four related cases, the Supreme Court rules that an online police investigation targeting people searching for sex with children was not entrapment. Read our plain-language summaries here: https://t.co/aGXzRtcwsP #criminallaw #entrapment #cdnlaw

[David Lametti @DavidLametti]

For the 1st time in Canada's history, we have repealed mandatory minimum penalties that directly contribute to the overrepresentation of Indigenous, Black & racialized peoples in our justice system.

Canadians deserve a system that keeps us safe & is actually fair, for everyone.

[David Lametti @DavidLametti]

Anti-Black racism is real, and it’s happening in our criminal justice system. We need to change that. That’s why last week, we announced support for @BLAC_Ontario’s project dedicated to combatting anti-Black racism & improving access to justice for Black Canadians. Listen here👇🏻

[CBA Criminal Justice Section @CBA_CrimJustice]

In 1999, the @SCC_eng/@CSC_fra in Gladue called the overrepresentation of Indigenous persons in the prison population “a crisis in the Canadian criminal justice system”. We are reminded yet again today, by the Sharma decision, that this crisis persists 23 years later.

[Criminal Lawyers’ Association @ClaOntario]

Today’s @SCC_eng decision in R v. Sharma drives home the importance of Bill C-5. We call on the @SenateCA to pass C-5 quickly so that judges once again have discretion to craft fit sentences that take into account experiences with #systemicracism.

[Supreme Court of Canada @SCC_eng]

Appeal judgment rendered today #SCCAppeal https://t.co/tlz01w3u19

[Owen Goddard @OwenGoddard]

Today, the @ONCA_en made new law in R. v. King, 2022 ONCA 665 – an appeal by the Crown from a jury’s acquittal in a murder case. The Court has mandated that “Gladue” principles must be taken into account in deciding Corbett applications brought by Indigenous accuseds. [1/6]

[Min of Justice/Attorney General of Canada @MinJusticeEn]

Today the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announced the following judicial appointments in the province of Ontario. https://t.co/Ibqc7zS5FT

[Supreme Court of Canada @SCC_eng]

Chief Justice Richard Wagner has sworn in Justice O’Bonsawin as the newest member of the Supreme Court of Canada. https://t.co/oZeYjiChRr

[Prime Minister of Canada @CanadianPM]

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the nomination of Michelle O’Bonsawin to the Supreme Court of Canada. Learn more about Justice O’Bonsawin’s distinguished career and the @SCC_eng appointment process: https://t.co/kiwqakHwji

[Canadian Lawyer Magazine @CanLawMag]

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has found no bad faith by a regulatory authority during numerous investigations and disciplinary procedures resulting in a doctor losing his license.

https://t.co/r8Moecjqqx

[Supreme Court of Canada @SCC_eng]

The Supreme Court confirms an Alberta man’s murder confession should not be used at trial because he did not have enough opportunity to get legal advice. Read our plain-language summary here: https://t.co/2JIEaPSI2f #criminallaw #Charter

[Canadian Lawyer Magazine @CanLawMag]

For forcible confinement to turn a murder lacking premeditation into first-degree murder, physical restraint is not required, and the murder and confinement need not happen simultaneously, the Supreme Court of Canada found this morning.

https://t.co/OnCdmREXOZ

[CTV News @CTVNews]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Roe v. Wade being overturned in the United States is an 'attack' on women's rights globally.

Read more: https://t.co/gDTkGVfpFX

[CBC News @CBCNews]

Justice Minister David Lametti has introduced legislation that would amend the Criminal Code to ensure that people who voluntarily become extremely intoxicated can be held legally responsible for their actions while in that state. https://t.co/0HFSxyn2Ed

[Supreme Court of Canada @SCC_eng]

The Supreme Court restores a foster parent’s convictions for the death of a child and for causing bodily harm to another. Read our plain-language summary here: https://t.co/fncNrhuvHR #criminallaw #cdnlaw

[Supreme Court of Canada @SCC_eng]

The Supreme Court rules a grandmother should have custody over a child despite the father’s closer biological tie. Read our plain-language summary here: https://t.co/uLWuAFDmJd #familylaw #cdnlaw

[CBC News Alerts @CBCAlerts]

PM Justin Trudeau unveils the introduction of new legislation to further strengthen gun control in Canada. Bill C-21 puts forward some of the strongest gun control measures in over 40 years. New measures include implementing a national freeze on handguns. https://t.co/p0CGVONMqq