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Tighter curbs on criminally insane mulled
May 17th, 2012This story is another example of unneeded new legislation. Public safety is already a driving consideration in dealing with persons found not criminally responsible for committing a crime. As set out below a Review Board shall take into account "the need to protect the public from dangerous per... Read more »
Removing a judge for conflict
May 17th, 2012Bailey v. Barbour, 2012 ONCA 325 deals with when a judge must recuse themselves because of conflict. The issue is a difficult one. Parties will, on occasion, seek to remove a judicial officer not because they wish an impartial judge but rather because they believe the existing judicia... Read more »
Sikhs’ ceremonial daggers now allowed in Toronto courthouses
May 16th, 2012http://www.thestar.com/mobile/NEWS/article/1179301 Toronto has become the first city in Canada to develop a formal policy allowing Sikhs to bring their ceremonial daggers into its courthouses. The kirpan, which is a stylized representation of a sword, will be allowed in public areas of... Read more »
Criminal jury decisions not mere majority rule
May 16th, 2012R. v. Vivian, 2012 ONCA 324 is a good source for the principle that a judge must be scrupulous not to suggest a juror should be swayed by mere numbers to change her mind about guilt or innocence:[55] On the appellant's second point, the starting... Read more »
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