Sentences with phrase «for public confidence in the justice system»

A lack of access to justice for such women has wide - ranging implications not only for the women themselves, but also for society as a whole and for public confidence in our justice system.»

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But public confidence in our justice system, including the youth justice system, does require some punishment for crimes committed to be inflicted on the perpetrator.

You know, the justice system is a fundamental institution of our democracy, and it has two basic goals: to do justice, to deliver a just outcome, and two, to instill in the public confidence that the justice system works for all, right?»

We hope that this evening's vigil will play a part in driving home in Government the urgent need for long - term reinvestment to ensure that the public remain safe and that confidence in the justice system is restored.»

The only question for the Court of Queen's Bench, to which the remedy issue is remitted, is whether disqualification is required to maintain public confidence in the justice system.

Recommendations for action Our review strongly suggests that we have clear and reliable information about the low level of public confidence in both our criminal and civil justice systems.

«In America, where the stability of courts and of all departments of government rests upon the approval of the people, it is peculiarly essential that the system for establishing and dispensing justice be developed to a high point of efficiency and so maintained that the public shall have absolute confidence in the integrity and impartiality of its administration,» the canon stateIn America, where the stability of courts and of all departments of government rests upon the approval of the people, it is peculiarly essential that the system for establishing and dispensing justice be developed to a high point of efficiency and so maintained that the public shall have absolute confidence in the integrity and impartiality of its administration,» the canon statein the integrity and impartiality of its administration,» the canon stated.

It is important for public confidence in the criminal justice system that the person caught in possession of a knife or offensive weapon without reasonable excuse should normally be brought before the courts and prosecuted.

Agarwal consistently calls for a more diverse bar and judiciary, saying it is fundamentally important to increasing public confidence in the justice system, especially among visible minority communities.

If the CCRC determines that a case is eligible for review, the case is ranked «regularly in priority for allocation of caseworkers, taking into account the human costs of delay, the effective use of resources, and the date of receipt» as well as «whether or not the applicant is in custody, and the impact of the case on public confidence in the criminal justice system.»

In Wewaykum Indian Band v Canada, [2003] 2 SCR 259 Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, speaking for a unanimous court, stated at para. 57: «Simply put, public confidence in our legal system is rooted in the fundamental belief that those who adjudicate in law must always do so without bias or prejudice and must be perceived to do so.&raquIn Wewaykum Indian Band v Canada, [2003] 2 SCR 259 Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, speaking for a unanimous court, stated at para. 57: «Simply put, public confidence in our legal system is rooted in the fundamental belief that those who adjudicate in law must always do so without bias or prejudice and must be perceived to do so.&raquin our legal system is rooted in the fundamental belief that those who adjudicate in law must always do so without bias or prejudice and must be perceived to do so.&raquin the fundamental belief that those who adjudicate in law must always do so without bias or prejudice and must be perceived to do so.&raquin law must always do so without bias or prejudice and must be perceived to do so.»

Justice Camp's reliance on education and contrition as a «prescription for maintaining his unique and privileged position in society must yield to a result that more resolutely pursues the goal of restoring public confidence in the integrity of the justice system.Justice Camp's reliance on education and contrition as a «prescription for maintaining his unique and privileged position in society must yield to a result that more resolutely pursues the goal of restoring public confidence in the integrity of the justice system.justice system.»

The courts will do what they can to help reduce, and, so far as practicable, eradicate it... it is important for public confidence in the criminal justice system that the man or woman caught in possession of a knife or offensive weapon without reasonable excuse should normally be brought before the courts and prosecuted... whatever other considerations may arise in the individual case, sentencing courts must have in the forefront of their thinking that the sentences for this type of offence should focus on the reduction of crime, including its reduction by deterrence, and the protection of the public.

Indeed, the Charter applies everywhere and at all times for everyone, and the police must respect an accused's right to counsel or risk undermining the public's confidence in our justice system.

The Society seeks to improve the administration of justice and takes steps to ensure that the conduct of lawyers and the profession encourages public respect for the administration of justice, and public confidence in the regulation of the profession and the justice system.

It would then issue recommendations for «changes in oversight, policies, practices, and laws to reduce crime, increase public safety and promote confidence in the criminal justice system.»

I certainly don't have all the answers for how we can get to a more accessible, more transparent legal system that provides greater public confidence in the administration of justice.

In addition, she authored an article in the Florida Bar Journal entitled «A Profession for the New Millennium: Restoring Public Trust and Confidence in Our System of Justice.&raquIn addition, she authored an article in the Florida Bar Journal entitled «A Profession for the New Millennium: Restoring Public Trust and Confidence in Our System of Justice.&raquin the Florida Bar Journal entitled «A Profession for the New Millennium: Restoring Public Trust and Confidence in Our System of Justice.&raquin Our System of Justice.»

The Criminal Code allows for detention prior to a finding of guilt «to ensure attendance in court; for the protection and safety of the public, including any victims of or witness to the offence; and to maintain public confidence in the justice system,» says the report.

For example, the disciplinary panel that originally heard Mr. Groia's case suggested in its reasons that regulating lawyer civility is necessary to protect the proper administration of justice, trial fairness, and public confidence in the justice system.

The Committee was charged with advising and reporting to Council of the Federation, whose vision is — acting in the public interest by strengthening Canada's system of governance of an independent legal profession, reinforcing public confidence in it and making it a leading example for justice systems around the world.