More court circuits next year

Paul Okalik, the justice minister, told MLAs last week that his department will increase the number of court party trips next year from 40 to 55.

Okalik provided this information in response to questions from James Arreak, MLA for Uqqummiut, who complained about lengthy delays in court proceedings that are confusing to the community and to accused persons, who often don’t know why cases are deferred.