Monthly Archives: February 2022

Soleiman Faqiri’s In Custody Death in 2016

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Soleiman Faquiri’s brother Yusuf is a powerful advocate against police and custodial brutality since his brother, Soleiman, was beaten to death by jail guards on December 15, 2016. You can read their family’s story here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-after-my-brothers-death-in-prison-my-family-has-lost-faith-in-the/ I also highly recommend … Continue reading →

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February 22, 2022 is a busy day for Anita …… Crisis Training, Empathy Podcast, Stalking Panel….Clients!

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

This morning I have the privilege of participating on a legal / inquest panel in training Community Crisis Support workers who will be attending crisis calls in Toronto’s pilot projects featuring mobile crisis services, without police. My thanks to the … Continue reading →

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7th Annual CLA & LAMDA Mental Health Conference OPEN FOR REGISTRATION NOW:

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Always an extremely successful annual tradition featuring experts in Mental Health Justice – JOIN US! For more information on the Virtual Conference Agenda see: 7th Annual Virtual CLA & LAMDA Mental Health Conference To register: https://members.criminallawyers.ca/event-4692970

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WiCCD Makes Great Strides for Women in its 1st Month

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

WELCOME TO WiCCD: WOMEN IN CANADIAN CRIMINAL DEFENCE (Pronounced: Wicked) WiCCD is Canada’s first national advocacy organization solely for women—those who identify as female or as gender non-conforming—working in criminal defence. WiCCD formally launched on January 4th, 2022. About WiCCD … Continue reading →

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Lawyers Speak Out About Long Zoom Hearings Taking a Toll – January 31, 2022

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Law Times Covers the Issue of Zoom Fatigue and Unreasonable Expectations of Courts and Tribunals * The Article by Annabel Oromoni appears here: https://www.lawtimesnews.com/practice-areas/criminal/lawyers-are-speaking-out-about-the-stressors-of-lengthy-virtual-hearings-and-zoom-fatigue/363593 Lawyers are speaking out about the stressors of lengthy virtual hearings and Zoom fatigue ‘There needs … Continue reading →

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LAMDA and WICCD co-host CPD Panel on Online Harassment with Robin Parker, David Connally and Naomi Sayers February 22, 2022 at 5:30-7:30 pm

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

On February 22, 2022 LAMDA and WICCD will co-host this special panel, the first of its kind of which we are aware, entitled: “Targeted online harassment of lawyers: Balancing the Tension Between Professional Responsibility and Personal Safety” Many lawyers have … Continue reading →

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Criminal Cases Review Consultation Committee Releases Full Report recommending Miscarriages of Justice Commission – February 3, 2022

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

This incredibly important Report was finally released in full today. It is honestly wonderful. I am personally gratified because LAMDA contributed written and oral submissions and is recognized throughout the entire Report for making and supporting some of the recommendations … Continue reading →

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WICCD CPD “Managing a Criminal Law File from Start to Finish” with Connie D’Angelo April 1, 2022 1-2 pm EST

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

MANAGING A CRIMINAL LAW FILE FROM START TO FINISH – AN OVERVIEW – WITH CONNIE D’ANGELO – FOR WICCD – APRIL 1, 2022 FROM 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST (VIRTUAL BY ZOOM) SPEAKER CONNIE D’ANGELO  FIND CONNIE’S FULL BIO … Continue reading →

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