Yes, the Department of Justice and the government as a whole are concerned about the over-representation of Aboriginal people in the justice system. We are doing things to ameliorate that situation, including restorative justice, specialized courts, corrections programming, court workers, and legal aid, to just list a few areas. As I say, there are problems in society and in the judicial system, but I do not think the jury system is part of the problem.
Louis Sebert on Question 125-18(3): Functioning Of The Jury System In The Northwest Territories
In the Legislative Assembly on February 20th, 2018. See this statement in context.
Question 125-18(3): Functioning Of The Jury System In The Northwest Territories
Oral Questions
February 19th, 2018
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