Legal Action
Dementia Justice Canada is developing a public interest litigation and intervention initiative to promote access to justice for people with dementia. Our goal is to address systemic legal issues and contribute to broader change that protects the rights and dignity of people with dementia.
Focus Areas for Public Interest Litigation and Interventions
We aim to participate in strategic cases that raise systemic legal issues within our focus areas. These include:
Dementia in Criminal Proceedings
Legal issues arising where an accused person has dementia.
Elder Abuse
Legal responses to abuse and neglect of people with dementia, including coercion and undue influence in the context of medical assistance in dying (MAiD).
Age and Disability Discrimination
Human rights violations experienced by people with dementia.
Pro Bono Roster
If you are a lawyer interested in working with us on a pro bono basis, please contact us to learn more.
We aim to participate in strategic cases that raise systemic legal issues within our focus areas. These include:
Dementia in Criminal Proceedings
Legal issues arising where an accused person has dementia.
Elder Abuse
Legal responses to abuse and neglect of people with dementia, including coercion and undue influence in the context of medical assistance in dying (MAiD).
Age and Disability Discrimination
Human rights violations experienced by people with dementia.
Pro Bono Roster
If you are a lawyer interested in working with us on a pro bono basis, please contact us to learn more.
