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Policing
Recommendation 5:
Work with public safety partners to acknowledge the harmful impacts of criminalization and punitive drug policies in driving the addiction and overdose crisis, and work with the federal government to decriminalize the possession and use of illicit drugs in Canada.
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Recommendation 282:
Where the pro-prosecution policy’s test has been met, recognizance orders under section 810 of the Criminal Code should not be used in lieu of prosecution. (p.87)
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Recommendation 235:
Where the facts of a particular case initially suggest dual charges against both parties, police should apply a “primary aggressor” screening model, seek Crown review and approval of proposed dual charges for spousal violence, or do both. (p.85)
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Recommendation 199:
Where a victim is unwilling or unable to testify or to support the prosecution, Crown counsel (via the police or victim service worker) should endeavour to determine the reason for the victim’s reluctance…If the recantation if not credible, Crown counsel should consider whether there is other credible evidence on which to proceed in the absence of direct testimony by the victim. Where there is no longer a reasonable prospect of conviction based on the available evidence, the prosecution should be terminated. (p.87)
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Recommendation 12:
When, following the procedures described in paragraphs 4 and 5, the Branch is not satisfied that it has received the additional information and/or materials required, the Branch shall advise the investigating officer that a charge assessment decision cannot be made.
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Recommendation 11:
When, following the procedures described in paragraph 4, Administrative Crown Counsel is not satisfied that he or she has received the additional information and/or materials required, Administrative Crown Counsel may ask Regional Crown Counsel to assist in resolving the matter with the police.
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Recommendation 343:
When conducting any risk assessment, police should apply validated tools to assess the safety and security of the victim throughout the process…Police should be supported in this regard through on-going training and education regarding risk assessment in spousal abuse cases.(p.85)
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Recommendation 10:
When a Report to Crown Counsel does not comply with these standards, Crown Counsel shall communicate with the investigator respecting the additional information and/or materials required and may, where appropriate, seek guidance or assistance from Administrative Crown Counsel.
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Recommendation 20:
When a public inquiry targets in whole or in part the activities of the police, current or former members of the police should not be hired to organize or coordinate the inquiry, or be retained to prepare supposedly “independent” reviews of the evidence that will be heard at the inquiry.
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Recommendation 226:
We recommend the police [and Crown] review and amend existing [sexual assault]…policies, in consultation with the expanded wife assault coordination committees…(p.7 – 76)
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