Reduce Court Delays by Supporting Victims of Crime: Ombudsman

Reduce Court Delays by Supporting Victims of Crime: Ombudsman
The B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. A system geared to meet the needs of victims would do a lot to counteract court delays, says the federal ombudsman for victims of crime. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck
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OTTAWA—Making sure those who experience the biggest impacts of crime have the support they need would do a lot to speed up the wheels of justice, says the federal ombudsman for victims of crime.

“We have to have a criminal justice system that is effective and efficient,” Sue O'Sullivan said in an interview ahead of the Nov. 7 release of a set of reports on how the Liberal government could keep victims in mind as they prepare to introduce reforms.