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"""Every day, judges in the criminal trial courts are called upon to make decisions with profound consequences, not only for those charged but also for the public at large. In this impressive new book, Norman Douglas draws upon half a century of experience, including close to thirty years as a trial judge, to demonstrate that making those decisions is a deeply human process and that getting to the 'right' result requires both wisdom and compassion. In this respect, Douglas has made an important contribution to the public's understanding of criminal justice in Canada.""--Justice Ian MacDonnell (retired) ""Justice Norman Douglas's book You Be the Judge is a gem and inspiration and illuminating innovation.""--Right Honourable David Johnston, 28th Governor General of Canada (2010-2017) ""The criminal justice system is, by design, populated by people of all different backgrounds in a wide range of roles. Two of the most important of these are the Crown and the judge. With a wealth of experience, a colourful and candid approach, and a very personal style, Norm Douglas provides a rare insight into what goes through the mind of someone called upon to resolve some very challenging issues, inspiring the reader to come to grips with how these important matters must be addressed in order to provide fair and impartial justice.""--Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer and Associate Counsel, Ross & McBride LLP ""There is no one more qualified to give Canadians a truly accurate picture of the inner workings of our criminal justice system. A must read.""--Wallace ""Wally"" Oppal, OBC KC, B.C. Attorney General (2005-2009) ""You Be the Judge cracks open the door on excessive courtroom secrecy and helps the public to better understand the judicial role in an entertaining and accessible way.""--Betsy Powell, Toronto Star Crime and Courts reporter"

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"Norm Douglas was born in Hawk Junction, Ontario, and grew up in Sault Ste. Marie. He earned his BA and LLB degrees from Queen's University. In 1973, immediately after completing the Bar Admissions, Norm was appointed Assistant Crown Attorney back in his hometown of Sault Ste. Marie, and he became the Crown Attorney in 1980. In 1992, he moved to Toronto to take up the position of Senior Counsel and then Director of Criminal Prosecutions for Ontario, and two years later, after a twenty-one-year career as a Crown Counsel, he was appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice to preside as a criminal court judge in Brampton, Ontario. On his seventy-fifth birthday in November 2021, after twenty-seven-and-a-half years on the bench, Norm retired from his position. Rewarding as his time as a Crown Attorney and judge were, the best job he has ever had is what he does now - being ""Grampa Buck"" to his eleven grandchildren."

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