In Canada, criminal matters are treated differently depending on the age of the person who has committed the crime. Trial lawyer Jennifer Brevorka from Henein Hutchinson LLP explores the guiding legislation and legal principles underlying these differences. Using recent cases as examples, Jennifer discusses Canada’s view of justice, accountability, punishment and rehabilitation along with the legal rights of youth.
Webinar date: Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022
For more information and to download the slides, visit our website: ojen.ca/en/webinar/adults-vs-...
OJEN offers special thanks to the Law Foundation of Ontario, whose funding made this webinar series and so many other crucial projects possible.
00:00 Webinar Start
1:12 Land Acknowledgement
3:13 Introducing the Speaker
5:40 Introducing the Topic
7:05 What constitutes a ‘Youth’?
9:26 Current Legislation - YCJA & CC
11:55 Who Does The YCJA Apply To?
12:15 YCJA Declaration of Principle
17:30 Extrajudicial Measures
19:23 Extrajudicial Sanctions
20:23 Laying A Charge
22:17 Youth’s Rights Upon Arrest
30:28 Bail
41:20 Disclosure
48:12 Court Appearances
49:33 Publication Bans
52:04 Trial vs. Resolution
54:30 Sentencing Principles
57:10 Sentencing Options
57:58 Custodial Sentences
58:13 Youth Records
59:55 Collateral Consequences
1:01:15 Q&A
1:04:18 Conclusion
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