The Supreme Court of Canada stated on several occasions that pre-trial detention is the exception, not the norm. This is especially true for youths under the age of 18. The Youth Criminal Justice Act governs young persons charged with criminal offences. The Act...
The Youth Criminal Justice Act is a complex piece of legislation that governs how criminal charges against young persons are to be dealt with. The Act places a high degree of importance on the rehabilitation and reintegration of young persons back into society. As the...
The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) applies to young persons charged with criminal offences that are between the ages of 12 and 18. One of the most important aspects of the YCJAis the sentencing provisions for young offenders. Sentencing under the YCJA is much more...
