Stay updated with breaking news from Owen wigderson. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Today's letters: Developers versus Ottawa communities ottawacitizen.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ottawacitizen.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Wigderson: Getting a lawyer is harder than ever as legal aid wanes lfpress.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from lfpress.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Wigderson: Getting a lawyer is harder than ever as legal aid wanes Creating a manual for the self-represented accused, as the Canadian Judicial Council has done, isn t going to make the justice system work better. Author of the article: Owen Wigderson Publishing date: Jul 08, 2021 • 1 day ago • 3 minute read • The Ottawa courthouse: The playing field at a criminal trial is not level to begin with, says Owen Wigderson. When the accused is unrepresented, the field tilts even further in the direction of the prosecution. Photo by Jean Levac /Postmedia News Article content It would be nice if every accused were represented by a lawyer, but it is not really necessary. That is what the Canadian Judicial Council (CJC) seems to think. ....