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Revision as of 23:08, 17 January 2023
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Courts are to consider Indigenous backgrounds and consider all available sanctions besides imprisonment. Sanctions must be reasonable and consistent with harm done to the victim or community. | Courts are to consider Indigenous backgrounds and consider all available sanctions besides imprisonment. Sanctions must be reasonable and consistent with harm done to the victim or community. | ||
How to obtain a reportOW TO OBTAIN A REPORT: | |||
www.bcfnjc.com/information-for-the-public | |||
• The Gladue reports program in BC is administered and managed | |||
by the BC First Nations Justice Council. | |||
• Anyone who self-identifies as First Nations, Métis or Inuit has | |||
Gladue rights and can request a Gladue report. | |||
• Gladue rights apply whether you live on or off reserve. | |||
• The BCFNJC prepares Gladue reports for bail, sentencing, appeals, | |||
long-term offender hearings, dangerous offender hearings and | |||
parole hearings. | |||
• Ask your lawyer to request a Gladue report. | |||
Gladue Services 1-877-602-4858 | |||