April 8 Canadian Press – Terry Pedwell Spousal exemption an obstacle, says MacKay Under Canadian law, spouses do not have to testify against the other spouse. Exceptions are for sexual assault and cases involving children. Justice … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
Healing a sick nation…
April 7, 2014 by
April 7, 2014 CBC News – Stephen Smith Martin Luther King, Jr.: Why he asked a Canadian to help 'heal a sick nation' On anniversary of King’s assassination, Janet Somerville reflects on time spent with the civil rights activist. King … [Read more...]
Victims rights still an issue…
April 6, 2014 by
April 6, 2014 Globe and Mail – Sean Fine Victims rights bill doesn’t live up to its name, critics say Critics say that the bill is bogus because it does not give victims the right to legally enforceable rights and remedies by court … [Read more...]
Appalling…
April 3, 2014 by
Apr 3, 2014 CBC News Baffin Correctional Centre 'appalling' and should be closed, report says The Office of the Correctional Investigator has termed conditions in the Nunavut centre “appalling” and calls for closure of the facility, … [Read more...]