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“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” ~~ John G. Diefenbaker

Top court says federal prisoners can challenge security transfer denials before judge (CBC)

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled federal inmates can challenge the refusal to transfer them to lower security prisons on the grounds their liberty is deprived.  In a six-to-three ruling, the high court said federal prisoners may access a hearing, known as habeas corpus, to argue before a judge that the conditions they’re imprisoned in are too restrictive. The case was filed by two federal prisoners who were denied transfers from medium- to minimum-security prisons ... CLICK HERE for the full story

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