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JustResearch

JustResearch, the Research and Statistics Division's in-house periodical, is published several times a year. JustResearch is designed to disseminate policy-relevant research results across the Department of Justice Canada and throughout the justice community including other government departments, non-governmental organizations, front-line justice professionals, and academic institutions. We are always happy to accept original articles from external sources for consideration in upcoming issues. Please review the Submission Guidelines for upcoming themes as well as deadlines for submitting articles

Fact Sheets and Q & A

• Section 745.6 - The "Faint Hope Clause" (PDF  )

• Conditional Sentencing Series
• Fact Sheet # 1: What is a conditional sentence?
  Some Canadians are confused about this new sentence which came into force in 1996. This fact sheet, one of a series, is intended to provide answers to the commonly-asked questions about a conditional sentence of imprisonment. (PDF )

• Fact Sheet # 2: Conditional sentencing and the views of the community
  Canadians want their system of Justice, and particularly their judges, to reflect community values. This fact sheet, one of a series, addresses the issue of public knowledge of, and attitudes towards, the new conditional sentence of imprisonment. (PDF )

• Fact Sheet # 3: Usage of conditional sentencing across Canada (1996-1999)
  The conditional sentence of imprisonment is a new sanction which came into force in 1996. It was introduced to reduce the number of admissions to custody in a safe and principled way. (PDF )
   
• Drug use and offending (PDF )

• Electronic commerce (PDF )