Report of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry of Manitoba
By: A.C. Hamilton, commissioner, C.M. Sinclair, commissioner.
Contributors: Hamilton, A. C.; Sinclair, C. M.
Publisher: Public Inquiry into the Administration of Justice and Aboriginal People
Published: 1991
Place of publication: [Winnipeg, Man.]
Language: eng
Subjects: Indians of North America -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Manitoba.; Justice, Administration of -- Manitoba.; Indian courts -- Manitoba.; Criminal justice, Administration of -- Manitoba.; Discrimination in criminal justice administration -- Manitoba.; Race discrimination -- Law and legislation -- Manitoba.; Manitoba -- Race relations.
Description: The Aboriginal Justice Inquiry was created in response to two specific incidents: the death of Helen Betty Osborne and John Joseph Harper. These were separate incidents but were seen by many as troubling examples of the manner in which Manitoba's justice system was failing Aboriginal people. The scope of the inquiry was to include all components of the justice system, that is, policing, courts, and correctional services. The Commission considered whether Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples were treated differently by the system and whether there were specific adverse effects, including possible systemic discrimination against Aboriginal people. The final written report is a thorough review.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (v. 1, p. 675-703).
Table of contents: title: v. 1. The justice system and aboriginal people; title: v. 2. Helen Betty Osborne and John Joseph Harper.