A structured framework for preparing Cultural Impact Assessments (CIAs) in criminal sentencing proceedings. It guides lawyers, social workers, and cultural consultants through documenting how systemic racism has shaped a Black accused person’s life, for use in court to support fair and proportionate sentences.
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A fill-in-the-blank legal template for bringing a Charter motion challenging unconstitutional prison conditions, including segregation, denial of care, and racial discrimination in custody. The document also includes a sample Canadian Human Rights Tribunal application and a directory of prison advocacy organizations across Canada.
A legal resource for counsel representing Black people who are incarcerated. It covers anti-Black racism in Canadian prisons, the failures of the prison grievance system, and concrete strategies including Charter challenges, human rights complaints, and post-sentencing advocacy.
A guide for defence counsel on addressing anti-Black racism at sentencing. It explains why Canada has no Gladue-equivalent for Black accused persons, how to use Impact of Race and Culture Assessments (IRCAs), and includes a factum template and sample sentencing submissions.
A practical guide for defence lawyers on how to raise anti-Black racism at bail hearings in Canada. It covers the legal framework, Charter arguments, evidentiary tools, and ready-to-use submissions for challenging discriminatory pretrial detention.
A fill-in-the-blank legal template for bringing a Charter motion challenging unconstitutional prison conditions, including segregation, denial of care, and racial discrimination in custody. The document also includes a sample Canadian Human Rights Tribunal application and a directory of prison advocacy organizations across Canada.
