Commissions of Inquiry
Commissions of inquiry have had a significant role in the development of public policy in Canada. Historically, Canadian governments have relied on these bodies to consider broad matters of national importance, and the recommendations from these commissions have sometimes led to profound changes in the way in which we are governed. Recently commis …
Free Speech in Fearful Times
How post-9/11 anti-terror laws have limited free speech in Canada and abroad
Following the events of 9/11, rashly conceived anti-terror laws were introduced that put civil liberties at risk, and eliminated long-standing legal protections in Canada, the United States, Australia, Europe, and the United Kingdom.
The current situation is put into pers …
The Law of Sentencing
The Law of Sentencing by Allan Manson is intended to provide a summary of the legal principles and rules that shape the current process of sentencing in Canada. The book will appeal to seasoned practitioners and law students alike.
Following a discussion of the historical and philosophical context in which sentencing occurs, the book then examines …