Jury Representation in Canada: Systemic Barriers and Biases in the "Conscience of the Community": Report of the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice: Preliminary Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nathan Afilalo
Description
Examines factors that lead to problems with representation of Indigenous and ethnic and cultural minorities on criminal juries. Explores rules and practices at national and provincial levels with respect to: juror roll preparation and source lists; eligibility criteria; language requirements; discretion of court officials; summons process; compensation; and criminal code provisions that determine the jury selection process at the trial level.