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When Should Judicial Discretion Trump Expert Testimony?

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Erin Sheley

By: Erin Sheley PDF Version: When Should Judicial Discretion Trump Expert Testimony? Case Commented On: R v Clark, 2016 ABCA 72 (CanLII) In Regina v Clark the Alberta Court of Appeal reinforced the principle that trial courts should enjoy broad … Continue reading →

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Mastery or Misogyny? The Ghomeshi Judgment and Sexual Assault Reform

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Joshua Sealy-Harrington

By: Joshua Sealy-Harrington PDF Version: Mastery or Misogyny? The Ghomeshi Judgment and Sexual Assault Reform Case Commented On: R v Ghomeshi, 2016 ONCJ 155 On March 24, 2016, Justice Horkins of the Ontario Court of Justice acquitted Jian Ghomeshi of … Continue reading →

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What Ought Crown Counsel to do in Prosecuting Sexual Assault Charges? Some Post-Ghomeshi Reflections

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Alice Woolley

By: Alice Woolley PDF Version: What Ought Crown Counsel to do in Prosecuting Sexual Assault Charges? Some Post-Ghomeshi Reflections Case Commented On: R v Ghomeshi, 2016 ONCJ 155 The Ghomeshi trial made me think about the ethical duties of prosecutors … Continue reading →

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R v LSM and the “Sanctity” of the Joint Submission

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa Silver PDF Version: R v LSM and the “Sanctity” of the Joint Submission Case Commented On: R v LSM, 2016 ABQB 112 In R v LSM, 2016 ABQB 112, Associate Chief Justice Rooke of the Court of Queen’s … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Week One of the Ghomeshi Trial

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Reflections on Week One of the Ghomeshi Trial I posted on ABlawg last Monday on the legal consequences of choking in the sexual assault context, which I suggested would be a likely issue in the … Continue reading →

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