Adriana Ortiz R Law

Systemic Racism in the Police Force? Read my opinion in The Toronto Star.

Opinion | Having acknowledged systemic racism within its ranks, where does the Toronto Police Service go from here? At this point, it is not about an apology. It is about what society as a whole is willing to do to address racial bias and profiling.

Interview by The Lawyer's Daily.

B.C. move on drug decriminalization met with support, hope it will lead to further change - The Lawyer's Daily British Columbia’s decision to ask Ottawa to remove criminal penalties for people who possess small amounts of drugs for personal use is being hailed as a key step toward stemming the tide of opioid-related deaths in the province and perhaps spur the federal government into action. But an observer...

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My view on the Toronto van attack and the concept of not criminally responsible due to mental disorder.

Understanding not criminally responsible due to mental disorder - The Lawyer's Daily Not criminally responsible due to mental disorder (NCRMD) — this notion is one that creates many different reactions and emotions in society. Based on misconceptions of the legal concept, there is hesitation and concern from the court of public opinion in regards to what should be the outcome of t...