Archive - Aug 23, 2011
Lawyers explain how mandatory minimum sentences will unfairly target aboriginals
August 23, 2011 - 9:42pm | by brianbeatonAboriginals will suffer: experts - Bar association fears effects of minimum sentencing
By: Mia Rabson and Alexandra Paul - 08/19/2011
The Canadian Bar Association says aboriginal offenders will bear the brunt of mandatory minimum sentences.
OTTAWA -- Legal experts fear the Harper government's push for mandatory minimum sentences will unfairly target aboriginals.