Potentially discriminatory predictive policing has been in the news recently leading some to express concerns that such methods disproportionately target marginalized communities. Any aspect of the justice system that has the potential to exacerbate existing inequalities is of obvious concern.

In our final look at issues from the Uncover Podcast we look at the fact that Mr. Assoun represented himself after he was unsatisfied with how his lawyer had cross-examined the Crown’s initial witness. The resulting conviction was entirely predictable at that point.

The focus of today’s blog is on judicial review hearings. Textbooks have been written about judicial review so we will only deal with the absolute basics here. These hearings are unlike trials and appeals as they involve the court having oversight of external processes. There are a significant number of decision making bodies outside of the courts. The decisions made by these tribunals are subject to review by the courts but often within a narrow framework.