September 23 2021 - September 23 2021

Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan Education Seminar - Fall 2021

This online seminar focused on judgment writing, key jurisprudential developments in criminal law, and Indigenous justice issues.

Number of Participants: 11

Overview

This online seminar focused on judgment writing, key jurisprudential developments in criminal law, and Indigenous justice issues.

Objective

The objectives of this seminar were to improve the participants’ substantive knowledge of significant developments in criminal law, develop their practical skills in concise judgment writing, and increase awareness of the issues facing Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan.

Summary

The program was led by legal academics and an Indigenous community leader, using a combination of lectures and interactive discussions.  It provided training on delivering effective, concise judgments.  The program also focused on significant developments in criminal law and explored the current issues facing Indigenous communities in the region.