Criminal

Ontario Court of Justice adds 42 new justices of the peace

Ontario Court of Justice adds 42 new justices of the peace

Appointees include Michael Gauthey, bilingual prosecutor and solicitor for Toronto

Ontario adds Court of Justice judges Pardeep Bhachu, Craig Brannagan, Kimberly Doucett, eight others

Ontario adds Court of Justice judges Pardeep Bhachu, Craig Brannagan, Kimberly Doucett, eight others

Appointments include Joleen Hiland, Fraser McCracken, Brett Moodie, Elizabeth Moore, Alyssa Bain

Chief justices issue statement in response to Ford suggesting US-style elections for judges

Chief justices issue statement in response to Ford suggesting US-style elections for judges

Doug Ford is facing backlash after comments that judges should be elected, form political parties

Law Commission of Ontario publishes issue papers on artificial intelligence in criminal justice

Law Commission of Ontario publishes issue papers on artificial intelligence in criminal justice

The reports tackle topics such as the use of AI by law enforcement and in trial

Legal Aid Ontario updates action plan for racialized communities strategy

Legal Aid Ontario updates action plan for racialized communities strategy

LAO shares recent changes in financial eligibility thresholds, bail support, tariff reform

OCA permits release of man convicted of 'serious' firearms offences while appeal is pending

OCA permits release of man convicted of 'serious' firearms offences while appeal is pending

The court cited his strict bail plan and first-time offender status for its decision