Random links
- No right to lawyer during questioning, SCC rules
- So, suspects can't be forced to participate in an interrogation, but have no right to have a lawyer with them if they so request. Of course, the court's statement that "[po]lice must give the detainee an additional opportunity to receive advice from counsel where developments in the course of the investigation make this necessary" seems a bit ambiguous.
- There Goes the Neighborhood: Rage against the ‘breeders.’
- "One dog owner interviewed by the Post said that she wished the kids could be confined to a fenced-in area of the park." - That's funny. I wish dogs could be confined to a fenced-in area of most parks.
- Extremist Engineers: Why are so many jihadis engineers?
- So 44% of those with discernable academic backgrounds in militant Islamic groups were found to be engineers - particular electrical, civil, and computer. The authors of the study that this IEEE Spectrum article covers suggests that engineers are a relatively conservative bunch. I wonder, though, if a large part of the reason for this could be that engineers might be useful recruits for the sort of activities that these groups plan to engage in.
- 6-year-old boy suspended for toy gun at school
- It was a "bright orange and yellow Nerf gun" ... obvious this would be likely mistaken for an assault rifle.
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Sarennah
Tue, 2010-10-12 02:05
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Lawyers & Suspensions
The whole ruling about Canadians not having the right to a lawyer during interrogation is pretty surprising to me. I read that earlier this week too. How long can an interrogation be? That's a long time without a lawyer. I watch a lot of Law & Order and guess I just assumed the Miranda rights were the same here.
As far as the suspension -- That's a bit of overkill for a suspension. But at the same time, a rule was broken so there had to be a consequence. Suspension is a bit harsh for a 6 year old for that offense, but you can't simply ignore it either. There are many other options to consider!!