A New Report on Political Death Sentences in Iran A growing number of political prisoners in Iran are facing execution following proceedings that have been widely criticized for violating international fair trial standards. The report “At Risk of Execution: Stop Political Executions in Iran” documents
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The eighth webinar in the Towards the Abolition of the Death Penalty series, organized by United Against Executions in Iran/Contre les exécutions en Iran, examined “Children, Trauma and the Death Penalty” with contributions from Sahar Delijani, Sandra Joy, and Hossein Raessi. The session highlighted the trauma children face when relatives are executed and the human-rights violations against individuals sentenced to death or life without parole for crimes committed as minors.
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Please join us on Saturday October 25, 9:30 PDT, 10:30 CST, 12:30 EDT,1:30 ADTfor the eighth webinar in this ongoing series on the abolition of the death penalty. This series is sponsored by Amnesty International Canada, Carleton University’s Youth & Justice Lab, The Human Rights
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In this insightful segment, Brian Scully delves into the principles and practices of sentencing and enforcement in Canada’s Youth Criminal Justice System. He highlights the unique provisions under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), emphasizing rehabilitation and community reintegration while preserving accountability and fairness. Sentencing
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In this segment, Brian Scully, a retired judge of the Ontario Court of Justice, explores the provisions under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) that address overcharging, detention, and custody of young offenders. He highlights the importance of alternatives like diversion and restorative justice, as
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In this segment of the interview, Brian Scully, a retired judge of the Ontario Court of Justice, discusses the pivotal role of psychological and psychoeducational assessments within Canada’s Youth Criminal Justice System. Drawing from his extensive experience, Brian explains how these unique provisions address the
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In this insightful video, Brian Scully, a retired judge of the Ontario Court of Justice and a passionate advocate for Indigenous youth justice, shares his deep knowledge of the youth criminal justice system in Canada. With over 30 years of legal practice and 19 years
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This video delves into the intricacies of Canada’s Youth Criminal Justice System, highlighting the rehabilitative and supportive tools designed for young individuals. Matthew Eaton Kent, a criminal defense lawyer and youth justice expert, elaborates on how the system addresses the unique needs of youth while
In this video, Matthew Eaton Kent, a criminal defense lawyer and child rights advocate, explores the alternative approaches utilized in Canada’s Youth Criminal Justice System to address youth offenses. Instead of relying on traditional punitive measures, the system emphasizes diversion and restorative justice practices. Eaton
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In this video, Matthew Eaton Kent, a criminal defense lawyer and youth justice expert, explores the measures taken by Canada’s Youth Criminal Justice System to prevent harm and trauma to young individuals. While the system aims to reduce harm, Eaton Kent acknowledges that certain aspects,
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