Category Archives: Human Rights

The Vice Squad: A Case Commentary on R v Vice Media Canada Inc

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa Silver PDF Version: The Vice Squad: A Case Commentary on R v Vice Media Canada Inc Case Commented On: R v Vice Media Canada Inc, 2018 SCC 53 Criminal law, as observed in high-level Supreme Court of Canada … Continue reading →

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R v EJB: Reasonable Hypotheticals and Permitted Sentencing Factors

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Daphne Wang

By: Daphne Wang PDF Version: R v EJB:Reasonable Hypotheticals and Permitted Sentencing Factors Case Commented On: R v EJB, 2018 ABCA 239 (CanLII) R v EJB, 2018 ABCA 239 is an important case regarding the sentencing of sexual exploitation offences … Continue reading →

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The Shrinking Space for Hateful Speech in the Public Square – The Alberta Court of Appeal’s Decision in Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform v The City of Grande Prairie (City), 2018 ABCA 154

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Ola Malik

By: Ola Malik, Sasha Best and Jeff Watson PDF Version: The Shrinking Space for Hateful Speech in the Public Square – The Alberta Court of Appeal’s Decision in Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform v The City of Grande Prairie (City), … Continue reading →

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Alberta’s Family Violence Death Review Committee: Recent Reports, Recommendations and Reflections

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Alberta’s Family Violence Death Review Committee: Recent Reports, Recommendations and Reflections Reports Commented On: Family Violence Death Review Committee, Annual Reports and Case Reviews, available here. Alberta’s Protection Against Family Violence Act, RSA 2000, c … Continue reading →

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A Religious Belief in Inequality: No Injunction Against Bill 24

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: A Religious Belief in Inequality: No Injunction Against Bill 24 Case Commented On: PT v Alberta, 2018 ABQB 496 PT v Alberta, is the decision of Justice Johnna Kubik on the interlocutory application by several … Continue reading →

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