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On our substantive series finale, we speak with iconic criminal defense lawyer, Daniel Brown, about section 11(b) of the Charter and the right to a trial within a reasonable time. Topics: Bill C-392, interlocutory motions and trial delay calculations; progressive solutions to address systemic issues in the criminal justice system; and our final Ask-Me-Anything segment. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.

🔵 Could new legislation override the "Jordan timeframes" and the constitutional right to a trial within a reasonable time? (14:40)
🔵 How does the time allocated for interlocutory motions impact the calculation of trial delay? (22:57)
🔵 What are some progressive solutions that can address systemic delay issues within the criminal justice system? (31:31)
🔵 Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (41:27)
⚫ How do issues like the availability of court resources and judicial vacancies contribute to delays in the criminal justice system? (41:49)
⚫ How should the legal system balance the right to a timely trial with the need for thorough investigation and fair prosecution? (45:09)
⚫ How do cultural and systemic biases within the judicial system impact the application of Section 11(b), particularly for marginalized communities? (48:10)
⚫ What are some of the other significant ways in which the criminal law space has changed over the last 5-10 years? (51:31)
⚫ What are some things that lawyers can do to improve access to justice? (54:42)

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