If someone close to you has made up false allegations of domestic violence or abuse, you can be very upset and scared about what the accusations will mean for your future. You might feel tempted to say or do things to stand up for yourself or correct perceptions....
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Yes, social media could compromise your professional licence
Social media has opened people up to endless sources of entertainment, information and opinions. However, if you are a licence-holding professional, it is vital that you understand how your social media statements and activity could compromise your licence and...
Parents: Beware of this troubling teen trend
Trends come and go overnight with teenagers. Often, they are harmless and have little long-term impact. However, some trends teens engage in can completely change the trajectory of their future. This is especially true when it comes to a recent troubling trend:...
How important is my background if I’m facing criminal charges?
Navigating the Canadian criminal justice system can be incredibly frightening and intimidating if you are facing charges. It can feel like no one is looking out for you or concerned about your rights. However, you have rights, including the right to defend and protect...
Challenging extradition orders from Canada: Is it possible?
If you are charged with a crime in another country, that country could appeal to the Canadian government to extradite – i.e., deport – you to that country to stand trial. Facing prosecution in a foreign country, with unfamiliar laws, can be a scary thing. However,...
Under what grounds can the Minister of Justice deny an extradition order?
No matter the alleged criminal offence, international extradition often relies on a complex, lengthy process to reach a conclusion. From the initiation of an extradition request to the extradition hearing, an individual must often struggle to protect their rights....
Recent trends in international extradition
International extradition can quickly become a complex process based on the countries involved and types of crime law enforcement alleges. Canada maintains extradition treaties with numerous countries worldwide and it crucial that legal professionals maintain a...
International extradition and mutual legal assistance
Currently, numerous countries have extradition treaties in place such that an individual can be transported internationally to face investigation and criminal penalties. The extradition process can be complex and lengthy, however, requiring negotiations and extensive...
What is the concept of dual criminality in extradition?
International extradition follows a complex process with numerous checks and balances built in. No matter the allegation, it is wise to have a thorough understanding of the process and any challenges that could potentially arise during any phase. In Canada, the...
Can bail be denied during the extradition process?
Canada has extradition treaties in place with numerous international states. When the extradition process is set in motion, those accused are afforded due process in accordance with the Extradition Act and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. That said, it is not...
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