Supreme Court rules inmates need a fair trial even behind bars

Supreme Court rules inmates need a fair trial even behind bars

Canada's highest court has ruled against unfair proceedings for inmates, stating that a standard proof beyond a reasonable doubt must be applied in disciplinary hearings.

CCLA Welcomes Supreme Court of Canada Decision upholding prisoners' rights

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada decision in John Howard Society Saskatchewan v Saskatchewan.  This decision affirms that robust procedural protections are required in prisons disciplinary hearings. This case arises from a constitutional challenge brought by the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan regarding the low standard of proof in prison disciplinary hearings in the province of Saskatchewan. The …