Murray Mollard on an upcoming Death-In-Custody Forum & the need for civilian investigation of in-custody deaths. The case of Benamar Benatta Canada's first post-911 rendition case. Prisoners'voting victory in Australia. News
Stark Raven Media Collective- Emily Aspinwall, Tiffany Chong, Marge Lam, Louise Croft. Toronto Social Justice Magazine. The Wire.
[2:42-19:37] INTERVIEW WITH MURRAY MOLLARD: Deaths In-Custody and Civilian Oversight Interview with Murray Mollard, Executive Director of the BC Civil Liberties Association, on an upcoming Death-In-Custody Forum and on the need for civilian investigation of in-custody deaths. (http://www.bccla.org)
[26:11 - 30:30] PRISON NEWS Canada -Kelowna criminalizes panhandling -Court Rules that Judges cannot undercut mandatory minimums by taking into account bail conditions -Queens University buys the old Prison For Women in Kingston
International -China restricts the use of the death penalty -Jailed Burmese protesters on hunger strike
[34:59-42:51] Interview with Benamar Benatta who was Canada's first post-911 rendition case and who is currently seeking answers and compensation in his case. Original Audio: http://www.radio4all.net/proginfo.php?id=24661
[43:03-46:19] Story on a recent victory for prisoners' voting rights in Australia. Original Audio: http://www.thewire.org.au/daydetail.aspx?SearchDay=2007-08-31#1
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