Doug Ford creates crisis for refugees with Legal Aid cuts - 2019-04-21
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Doug Ford creates crisis for refugees with Legal Aid cuts April 21, 2019,
The reduction in funding is expected to increase delays in court matters and trials.
"This is a human rights issue that has high-stakes consequences," said Maureen Silcoff, also with the refugee lawyers association.
The consequences of not succeeding at a deportation hearing, especially without legal representation, could lead to people being sent back to possible torture or life-threatening conditions, she said.
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{{cite news | first = Carmela | last = Fragomeni | title = Doug Ford creates crisis for refugees with Legal Aid cuts | url = https://www.thespec.com/news-story/9294375-doug-ford-creates-crisis-for-refugees-with-legal-aid-cuts/ | work = The Spec | date = April 21, 2019 | accessdate = April 27, 2019 }}
