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In the last of our our three-part series on crime and the trauma it causes, we take a look at the parole system and the difficulty in striking a balance between punishment and justice.
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The mayor-elect is set to take office on Wednesday.
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Politics aside, the decision by Correctional Service Canada to reclassify and move serial killer Paul Bernardo from maximum-security to medium-security prison is not a uncommon one, experts say.
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Correctional Service Canada is required by law to consider Bernardo’s risk and behaviour, not politicians’ emotions and political ambitions.
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The discussion around bail is a good example of how those most vocal appear to be least interested in understanding what is currently happening.