Information for the Public
Anyone who self-identifies as First Nations, Metis or Inuit has Gladue rights and can request a Gladue report. The BCFNJC prepares Gladue reports for bail, sentencing, appeals, long-term offender hearings, dangerous offender hearings and parole hearings.
Are you in immediate need of help? There are several 24/7 resources available to you in the event of an emergency.
Gladue report writers are members of a unique and important group working to change the landscape of the criminal justice system for Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
Crown counsel plays an important role in ensuring that Gladue factors are taken into account in the court process.
Gladue principles apply across the entire criminal justice system. Taking Gladue factors into account, within the correctional system, involves applying Gladue principles with Indigenous clients.
Legal Aid BC offers a range of free services and gives priority to people with low income, although many of its services are available to all people in BC. Don’t qualify for legal aid? You are eligible to receive legal assistance if you are a member of a community that our Indigenous Justice Centres serve.
