Monthly Archives: May 2023

Law and Mental Health In Canada: Cases and Materials E-Book Version now Available – May 2023

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Anita Szigeti
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Maya Shukairy interviewed on Justice in Pieces with JP Rodrigues

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Anita Szigeti

Fabulous interview by Justice in Pieces of the amazing M. Shukairy who introduces the practice of criminal law as a defence lawyer, addresses the unique challenges faced by Women in Canadian Criminal Defence and the importance of the work she … Continue reading →

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CIAJ’s 2018 Conference Panel on Stigmatization and Social Exclusion – an Oldie but a Goodie rediscovered

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Anita Szigeti

Found this video of this panel on “stigma”, in which I participated in 2018 at a wonderful conference held by the @CIAJ_ICAJ I had stolen a definition of “stigma” & @dr_jdlivingston sent me a note to identify the source. I … Continue reading →

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Women Leaving the Criminal Defence Bar – WiCCD Survey May 2023 – The News is NOT GOOD – Underfunded Legal Aid and Gender Bias are to Blame

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Anita Szigeti

In May of 2023, WiCCD became alarmed about another wave of women leaving criminal defence, mostly to go over to the Crown’s office – who can blame them? Nobody can and nobody should. Women are leaving criminal defence in significant … Continue reading →

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