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01/ Justice, but not in my language

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Lack of Language Proficiency in the Justice System and Its Consequences

Jane Irwin shares a distressing courtroom experience where a man with limited English proficiency was not given appropriate instructions, leading to his alienation from the process and resulting in a guilty plea and hefty fine. Concerns are raised about the potential consequences and the over-representation of First Nations people in jail.

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