Detention in Canada: Are We on the Slippery Slope?

Detention in Canada: Are We on the Slippery Slope?

Canada’s detention policies and practices are far less draconian than those of our neighbours. There are nevertheless concerns about the commitment to detain more people as a measure of security and deterrence, in part as the response to September 11. This article describes the situation of detentio...

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Main Authors: Catherine Gauvreau, Glynis Williams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: York University Libraries 2002-05-01
Series:Refuge
Online Access:https://refuge.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/refuge/article/view/21266
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