Author Archives: Jennifer Koshan

About Jennifer Koshan

B.Sc., LL.B (Calgary), LL.M. (British Columbia). Professor. Member of the Alberta Bar. Please click here for more information.

Leave to Intervene Denied to Métis Nation in Case Involving Disinterment of RCMP

Posted on January 12, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: Johnston v. Alberta (Vital Statistics), 2008 ABCA 2, Johnston v. Alberta (Director of Vital Statistics, 2007 ABCA 394, Johnston v. Alberta (Director of Vital Statistics), 2007 ABQB 597 PDF Version: Leave to Intervene Denied to Métis Nation in … Continue reading →

Posted in Aboriginal, Administrative Law | Tagged administrative law, duty to consult Aboriginal peoples, intervener status, standing | 2 Comments

Taking Violence Against Women Seriously in Sentencing Decisions

Posted on January 12, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: R. v. Diebel, 2007 ABCA 418, R. v. Douglas, 2007 ABCA 321 PDF Version: Taking Violence Against Women Seriously in Sentencing Decisions In two recent cases, the Alberta Court of Appeal has considered certain forms of violence against … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminal, State Responses to Violence | Tagged sentencing, violence against women | 1 Comment

Special Enough? Interim Costs and Access to Justice

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: R. v. Caron, 2007 ABQB 632 PDF Version: Special Enough? Interim Costs and Access to Justice On December 4, 2003, Gilles Caron was charged under Alberta’s Use of Highway and Rules of the Road Regulation, Alta Reg. 304/2002, … Continue reading →