Policy bulletin 124

Number: 124
In Effect: 2002-03-28

• CD 084 - Inmates' Access to Legal Assistance and the Police

CD 084 has been updated and its scope broadened to include instructions on inmates' access to the police, the right to counsel under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and a requirement for considering legal counsel in minor disciplinary charges under certain circumstances.

The changes clarify inmate rights and bring the CD into compliance with Federal Court decisions and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The Office of the Correctional Investigator was consulted on current issues as well as institutitons, inmates, Legal Services and the NHQ Policy Branch, NHQMC and Assistant Deputy Commissioners.

Compliance will be monitored through the Performance Assurance Sector in accordance with the framework.

This policy impacts on offenders and on staff.

No additional cost is anticipated.

None identified.

For more information

• Government-wide Forward Regulatory Plans
• The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory
• The Federal regulatory management
• The Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council

To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.