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Rethinking criminal accusation

Perhaps the time is ripe to rethink justice resourcing for the longer term, channelling some coffers away from retributive instruments and into programs seeking to change social relations that persistently yield destructive effects.

Opinion
BY GEORGE PAVLICH
September 16, 2020

Opinion | BY GEORGE PAVLICH | September 16, 2020

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Liberal MP Hanley calls for supporting NDP MP Johns’ C-216, say it should be considered to address toxic drug crisis

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Rethinking criminal accusation

Perhaps the time is ripe to rethink justice resourcing for the longer term, channelling some coffers away from retributive instruments and into programs seeking to change social relations that persistently yield destructive effects.

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