Publications
Helpful articles written by Mr. Stilman from Advocate Daily and other sources.
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Child porn law sometimes produces perverse results
The child pornography sections of the Criminal Code were enacted to protect against the horrific exploitation of children. The statutory scheme in s. 163.1 of the Criminal Code criminalizes the production, possession, and distribution of sexual imagery of children (statutorily defined as being under the age of 18). …Read more
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Sex trade decision removes ‘Parliamentary supremacy’
It is unlikely that a decision of the Supreme Court of Canada will attract as much public discourse as today’s monumental judgment in Canada v. Bedford et al any time soon. …Read more
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Increased victim surcharges a tax on the poor
We have seen this movie before. Actually, to be more accurate, we hardly ever saw this movie at all until the Conservative government began to implement its tough-on-crime political agenda. …Read more
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Police couldn’t sit on video evidence, fallout is all political
The admission by Rob Ford of consuming crack cocaine, while no doubt shocking to those who have resolutely stood by him despite his obvious substance abuse problems, does not give rise to grounds for police charges. …Read more
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No cost too high to train prison staff to help disturbed inmates
The recent testimony of Don Head, commissioner of Corrections Canada, at the appearance before the Ashley Smith inquest should be both sobering and infuriating to not only anyone with an interest in matters relating to our correctional system, but to all right-minded Canadians. …Read more
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Breathalyzer disclosure decision puts pressure on Crown
The decision by an Ontario Court of Justice recommending the Crown disclose inspection and maintenance logs for breathalyzer equipment, “puts the fire to the feet of the Crown,” Toronto criminal lawyer Jacob Stilman tells Law Times. …Read more
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Tougher laws for child sex offences announced
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced tougher laws for child sex offences on Thursday, trumpeting the proposed legislation as the most comprehensive attack against sex crimes on kids. …Read more
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Youth facility’s failings on par with disturbing trend
Recent reports of problems at the Roy McMurtry Youth Centre, while disappointing to those of us who work in the youth criminal justice system, out to come as no real surprise. …Read more
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Province struggles with jail overcrowding
Nearly half of Ontario’s jails are overcrowded, a six-year high that sees cells meant for two people at times hold three or more as the province struggles with a rising tide of inmates who have yet to have their day in court. …Read more
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Parole bill another example of government fear mongering
In keeping with the Conservative Party’s dictum that there is no such thing as too much “tough-on-crime” legislation, a private member’s bill put forward by a British Columbia Conservative MP oficially has government support …Read more