Comments on: Unhappy differences arise in R. v. Cunningham http://www.thecourt.ca/2009/10/05/unhappy-differences-arise-in-r-v-cunningham/ The Court is the online resource for data and debate about the Supreme Court of Canada. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:34:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anon http://www.thecourt.ca/2009/10/05/unhappy-differences-arise-in-r-v-cunningham/comment-page-1/#comment-157607 Anon Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:33:52 +0000 http://www.thecourt.ca/?p=2278#comment-157607 "Clients who are suddenly without legal aid on the eve of trial are especially vulnerable, and permitting withdrawal of counsel in such circumstances seems troubling." Certianly troubling, and in need of change at an administrative level. It does not seem to justify forcing someone to perform work without compensation at threat of fine or imprisonment (contempt of court). While the accused has a right to fair trial, should they also have a right to the involintary servitude of others on their behalf? “Clients who are suddenly without legal aid on the eve of trial are especially vulnerable, and permitting withdrawal of counsel in such circumstances seems troubling.”

Certianly troubling, and in need of change at an administrative level. It does not seem to justify forcing someone to perform work without compensation at threat of fine or imprisonment (contempt of court). While the accused has a right to fair trial, should they also have a right to the involintary servitude of others on their behalf?

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