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.

The Repeal of the Long Gun Registry: A Violation of the Federal Government’s Obligations Concerning Violence Against Women?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: The Repeal of the Long Gun Registry: A Violation of the Federal Government’s Obligations Concerning Violence Against Women? Legislation considered: Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act (“Ending the … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitutional, Criminal, Family, Human Rights | 3 Comments

Should They Stay or Should They Go? Occupy, The City and the Charter

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: Should They Stay or Should They Go? Occupy, The City and the Charter I’ve been to Zuccotti Park in New York City, the base camp of Occupy Wall Street, a few times this fall. The first time was … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitutional, Municipal Law | 6 Comments

State Responsibility for Protection against Domestic Violence: The Case of Jessica Lenahan (Gonzales)

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: State Responsibility for Protection against Domestic Violence: The Case of Jessica Lenahan (Gonzales)  Case considered: Jessica Lenahan (Gonzales) et al v United States, Case 12.626, Report No. 80/11 (Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, August 17, 2011) On August … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, International Law, State Responses to Violence | 1 Comment

Leave to Appeal Granted in Street Preacher Case

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: Leave to Appeal Granted in Street Preacher Case  Case considered: R v Pawlowski, 2011 ABCA 267 On September 27, 2011, Justice Patricia Rowbotham of the Alberta Court of Appeal granted Artur Pawlowski leave to appeal certain elements of … Continue reading →

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The Full Implications of Demonstrable Integration: A Roundtable Discussion on West Moberley

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: The Full Implications of Demonstrable Integration: A Roundtable Discussion on West Moberley Case considered: West Moberly First Nations v. British Columbia, 2011 BCCA 247 Summer at the law school provides faculty members with the opportunity to get on … Continue reading →

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