A Review of Brydges Duty Counsel Services in Canada

TABLE 6 - GAPS/DISADVANTAGES OF BRYDGES SERVICES

Table 6, Gaps/Disadvantages Brydges Services is a flow chart consisting of six rectangular shaped boxes. The first is at the top and includes the title. Flowing from the title box are six gaps/disadvantages of Brydges services. From top to bottom, they are: delays in contacting Brydges duty counsel, inadequate numbers of duty counsel, financial constraints, accused persons’ lack of understanding of their s. 10(b) rights, inexperienced Brydges duty counsel, more of a benefit to the police than to the accused.