4. Ministerial Decisions on Remedy Since 2003

It has been 23 years since the legislative amendments to the Criminal Code that created the current conviction review regime. During that time, 220 completed applications were received, and the Minister of Justice was asked to make decisions on remedy in relation to 33 individuals, all identifying as male. 14 of those decisions were made in the last 5 years. The Minister has ordered 16 new trials and 15 new appeals. Two applications were ultimately rejected.

To assist readers looking for more information about these cases, a chart has been included as Appendix #2 to this year’s annual report. It sets out the name of the applicant, the underlying criminal conviction(s), the date and nature of the decision on remedy, and the final result in the courts, if known.