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Seventeenth Annual Report, 1987-1988

NCJ Number
117911
Date Published
1988
Length
93 pages
Annotation
Accomplishments of the Law Reform Commission of Canada from June 1987 to May 1988 are noted in this annual report.
Abstract
The Commission's influence on law reform is examined with regard to legal research, public education, judicial decisions, and legislation. The Commission's evaluation of police interview videotaping is presented, along with information on a code passed by the Canadian Parliament for crime victims. Research projects of the Commission and its cooperation with other law reform organizations are considered. Reports issued by the Commission during the year focus on criminal law recodification and criminal procedures. Appendixes list published and unpublished reports of the Commission, as well as Commission personnel and consultants.