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Hadiya Roderique

Hadiya Roderique is a Toronto-based writer, consultant and reformed lawyer with an M.A. in criminology. She writes about race, gender, justice, sports, and other topics.

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Why Are Most People in Prison Unconvicted?

Even as the rate of convicted offenders drops, the number of people in detention awaiting trial keeps growing. The uncertain, boring, brutal reality of life on remand.

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