R. v. J.A.A.: SCC Splits Over “He Said, She Said” in Sexual Assault
On April 8, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) decided in a 5-2 judgment that fresh evidence that could reasonably be expected to affect the result of a verdict was...
Monthly Archive: April 2011
The Canadian Criminal Justice System v. Itself (Regina v. George Passon, Not Present) 2011 BCSC 16
This case will not win a Golden Gavel any time soon; that, I can assure you. There is no crying victim or menacing villain. Had it not been for one...
Nothing Personal, But There Is No Right to “Personal Privacy” for Corporations in FCC v. AT&T
“We trust that AT&T won’t take it too personally,” wrote Chief Justice Roberts of the U.S. Supreme Court (“SCOTUS”) regarding the outcome of a case concerning corporate privacy rights. Flowing...
Greens Leader Elizabeth May Files Court Challenge To Be Included In Leaders’ Debate
Folks, it’s the great debate (pardon the pun) of 2008 all over again. As in 2008, the decision has been made to exclude Green Party leader Elizabeth May from participating...
