Disability and the Criminal Justice System
Our first Disability, Human Rights and the Law Series seminar for 2015-2016 looks at the experience of persons with disabilities in the criminal justice system as victims of crime, as accused persons and as witnesses. In these roles, persons with disabilities face societal, institutional and financial barriers to the support and resources they need to report crimes, face prosecution and testify. For instance, victims with disabilities may not report crimes because of their dependence on the abuser for basic needs. As accused persons and as witnesses, people with disabilities often encounter numerous barriers to effectively accessing justice.
Moderated by Professor Marie Manikis, this seminar will explore these challenges and identify best practices and realistic proposals for improving access to justice for persons with disabilities.
This workshop has been accredited by the Barreau du Qu茅bec for 1.5 hours of continuing legal education (No. 10104747). No registration required.
Speakers
- Justice Patrick Healy - Judge, Court of Quebec
- Bekithemba Mlauzi, LLM Candidate, 平特五不中 Faculty of Law
- Laurent Morissette, Vice-President, RAPLIQ
Organized by the Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism.
