"Often we say that truth is stranger than fiction, in the case of this practitioner’s handbook, we can say that truth, like good fiction, can move us to do great deeds. Although the book can be considered a legal treatise, it shows that the law does not need to speak in code to be understood. It is a book which I will keep on my shelves and unreservedly recommend to any future or present legal practitioner. It is a book for sharing and for shared dialogue on what we can do in our profession to right the wrongs of the past. Most of all, however, it is a book offering the promise of a better future for Indigenous justice to be read and fulfilled by us all."
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—Lisa Silver, Assistant Professor, University of Calgary, Faculty of Law
Excerpt from Ideablawg
"Jonathan Rudin is a true authority in the area. This is an important book for all those working in criminal law, and valuable reading for defence, Crowns, and judges."
—Sherri Davis-Barron, Crown Counsel with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada,
Author of "Youth and the Criminal Law in Canada"
"Indigenous People and the Criminal Justice System provides a comprehensive background of the evolution of the interaction of Indigenous people with the criminal justice system, while giving practitioners useful and practical tools to better interact and advocate for their clients. Indeed, the book is an important resource for lawyers who are committed not only to reconciliation but to providing competent legal counsel to their Indigenous clients."
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—Anne-Marie McElroy, Criminal Defence Lawyer
Excerpt from McElroy Blog
"The Handbook serves as an excellent tool, not only for defence counsel, but for anyone in the legal profession who may find themselves working with clients or accused persons that are Indigenous persons. The history of the relationship between the Canadian justice system and Indigenous peoples is both long and complex. However, this Handbook presents the most legally relevant aspects of this history in a way that is both concise and accessible, making it a perfect resource for a busy practitioner seeking a practical, working grasp of the material."
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—Brayden McDonald, Student Editor, Robson Crim Legal Blog
"[A] great resource for criminal practitioners dealing with Indigenous legal issues in the criminal context. Really informative chapter on Gladue, Williams and Ipeelee."
—Louise Tansey, Criminal Lawyer
Part-time Professor, University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law