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Mark Green serves as a Part-time Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa, while concurrently working as legal counsel for Justice Canada's Criminal Conviction Review Group (CCRG) since 2003, where he investigates alleged wrongful convictions and advises the federal Minister of Justice.
His academic credentials include:
- B.A. from Carleton University (1973-1976)
- M.C.A. (Master of Criminology) from University of Ottawa (1977-1979)
- J.D. from University of Ottawa (1992-1995)
Professor Green's research centers on criminal justice system analysis, with specialized expertise in wrongful conviction mechanisms, sentencing policy evolution, and intimate partner violence jurisprudence. His work bridges theoretical criminology and practical legal reform, emphasizing evidence-based corrections to systemic flaws in criminal proceedings.
His publications demonstrate sustained engagement with sentencing disparities and conviction integrity, particularly through the lens of gender dynamics in manslaughter cases. This focus reflects broader scholarly trends examining the intersection of domestic violence and criminal law interpretation.
Professional recognition includes:
- Karam Greenspon Award (1995) for exceptional service to the University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic
Professor Green contributes to legal education through undergraduate teaching at Carleton University and maintains active involvement with Justice Canada's CCRG. His pre-legal career encompassed thirteen years across government and non-profit criminal justice roles in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, followed by private litigation practice and sentencing policy development.
He operates within Justice Canada's Criminal Conviction Review Group, a specialized federal unit dedicated to examining potential miscarriages of justice through rigorous case investigation and ministerial consultation.
