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Impact of Time Limits on Criminal Justice: Cases Dismissed Under Jordan Ruling

  • Canada’s 2016 “Jordan ruling” sets strict trial timelines to expedite justice, but delays have led to hundreds of cases being dismissed, impacting victims’ sense of justice.
  • The 18- and 30-month time limits for trials have created challenges for courts, especially in cases involving intimate partner violence.
  • While advocates argue for timely trials, critics highlight unintended consequences on victims’ rights.