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Welcome to RealJustice.ca

New Columns and Articles Uploaded August 13, 2008

RealJustice.ca is a public website/forum dedicated to presenting and exploring various ideas and issues related to criminal justice and policing in Canada.

UPDATE - December 30, 2009

On December 8, I informed the editor of the North Shore News of circumstances which precluded me from continuing on as a contributing writer in 2010.

I explained to Martin Millerchip that during the last 18 months my situation had become complicated by my status as a member of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. And I told him that on the previous Friday I had made a commitment to the Chairperson of the Tribunal to work on a three-member panel hearing a complex case in Ottawa in January and February with a likelihood of further scheduled dates.

As well I indicated to Martin that my writing in the narrow subject of law and order had reached a point where I had revisited a number of aspects too often, leaving me somewhat jaded.

Martin responded graciously, saying that while he respected my time commitments in the New Year, he hoped I would submit occasional guest columns when the spirit moves me on a particular issue.

wallace-gilby-craig@shaw.ca.

It is also the home of "The Black-Sheep Commentaries" - An ongoing commentary on Canada's Criminal Justice System written by former judge Wallace Gilby Craig.

The site provides two opportunities for public comments, articles and study papers.

The Writer's Corner area is primarily for wide-ranging comment on law and order and any aspect of The Black-Sheep Commentaries.

The Essays and Special Reports area contains considered pieces written by experts, authorities and informed public observers.

NEW: Listen to Wallace Craig's Speech to The Canadian Police Association Annual General Meeting in Quebec City

"We Have To Start Treating
Criminals Like Criminals"

Click Here to Listen Click Here To Download

Finally RealJustice.Ca serves as a home to Judge Craig's book Short Pants To Striped Trousers about his experiences growing up, living and working in Vancouver and being a judge in the Skid Road area of Vancouver for 26 years.

Your active participation is welcome and invited.

Elegant Solutions In The Justice System

Craig is considered an authority and thought leader in the area of law and order in our time. Recently he was invited to participate in an exploration of law and order through an innovative audio program called "The Elegant Solution" hosted by long time broadcaster and change agent Allan Hunkin. In "Elegant Solutions In The Justice System" Judge Craig offers us some thoughts and solutions with only one purpose in mind and that is to make our communities more peaceful and safe. Click Here To Listen (Windows Media)

Craig's Commentaries

Judge Craig has written a number of articles on various issues and ideas related to our justice system. Many of these articles and editorials have appeared in the Vancouver Sun and the North Shore News. Click on The Column to access the complete list of articles.

Media And Interviews

Craig is often asked to participate in radio and TV interviews. Since he is no longer on the bench he can offer his opinions and comments as to a verdict or happening in the judicial system. Click on the Media link to access some of the most recent interviews.

Wallace Gilby Craig

Author - Judge
Advocate for Change

Former judge Wallace Craig worked in the justice system for forty-six years, first as an independent lawyer in downtown Vancouver and then as a Judge in the criminal courts at 222 Main Street until retirement in 2001.

In Craig's words we seemed to have evolved to a time of “justice without law and order.” He is of the opinion that we must return to the grass roots values on which our laws were created. But he also believes that we must be innovative and alive to solutions that will enable the criminal justice system to be an effective deterrent to criminal activity.

Short Pants To Striped Trousers

Judge Craig is the author of "SHORT PANTS TO STRIPED TROUSERS -- The life and times of a Judge in Skid Road Vancouver.”

It has been described by Ian Mulgrew of The Vancouver Sun as:

“Part memoir, part local history and part polemic . . . Craig thinks Vancouver’s future is in jeopardy because too many judges have gone soft on crime and too many politicians have gone soft in the head . . .”

Click Here to read more about the book and order a copy.