A 7000 word essay reviewing the prevalence of wrongful convictions among women facing murder and assault charges in CANADA.
I am wanting a paper that focuses on how women in Canada get wrongfully convicted when they kill or assault their spouse in the course of defending themselves from being harmed.
Essay in 3 segments:
1) Plea bargains in Canadian Law – how they work
2) Why the structure of that system lends itself to women being wrongfully convicted when they kill or assault their spouses in instances of self-defense.
This section should use clear examples of at least 2 cases. Graphics showing general trends.
This section should use clear examples of at least 2 cases. Graphics showing general trends.
3) A discussion of possible remedies to the problem including a review of Gladue procedures, and recent updates to the criminal code meant to facilitate safer proceedings for women living under duress/in domestically violent relationships.
4) Conclusion should be brief but should point out persistent problems and ideas for the future.