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The Right of First Nations Peoples to a Representative Jury.

Authors :
McKay-Panos, Linda
Source :
LawNow; Jan/Feb2015, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p33-35, 3p, 1 Illustration
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses the Canada Supreme Court case R v. Clifford Kokopenace which deals with the right of First People who live on reserve are included on jury rolls. The court held the manslaughter conviction of Kokopenace for violating the rights of the First Nations people. The court examines the systemic discrimination of First Nations people within the justice system.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08412626
Volume :
39
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
LawNow
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
100879978