Case Commented On: R v Biever, 2015 ABQB 301 The link between access to information and access to justice is not often discussed, but it is implicit in our legal process. Document production, questioning, and Crown disclosure are all premised on the notion that one needs access to relevant information in order to present one’s […]
Public Legal Education and the Legal Needs of Vulnerable Youth
May 9, 2014 By Ryan Day
Vulnerable Youth and the Law Young people face many challenges as they prepare for and transition into adulthood. These challenges can easily transform into problems with the legal system. For marginalized youth, legal problems are compounded by other social problems. Some of the extra hurdles marginalized youth face include: unmet basic needs which take a […]
Where Do I Find Reliable Canadian Legal Information Online?
October 1, 2012 By Ryan Day
LawNow is an excellent starting point when searching for legal information, but where can you look when you have a very specific problem? The internet is a powerful resource for the average person to learn about the law. There are many great websites that offer accurate and reliable information in accessible language, unfortunately, they can […]
Canadians Blessed with Reliable Legal Information Online
June 1, 2011 By Marilyn Doyle
Canadians are fortunate to have a wealth of reliable legal information online. A key source is a core of dedicated non-profit public legal education organizations across the country. These are organizations whose main purpose is to make legal information accessible and understandable to everyone. Their mission statements say such things as: “promoting understanding of, access […]
