Female Ski Jumpers Refused Leave to Appeal

By: Ryan Venables · December 22, 2009 · Filed Under Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, International Law, Politics · Add Comment 

In what must feel like a complete let down only two months before the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, the Supreme Court of Canada has refused a leave of appeal by a group of female ski jumpers who are demanding for equality with hopes that they too will be allowed to compete alongside their male counterparts in February.  The SCC did not release any reasons for their decision.

The women’s lawyer, called the decision a case of “textbook discrimination.”

The trials and tribulations began when the women launched a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission.  When that failed, they pursued a court action.

The IOC voted not to include women’s ski jumping at the 2010 Winter Olympics because the sport didn’t meet the necessary criteria for inclusion. The IOC requires that a sport must have contested at least two world championships before it can become an Olympic event. There are also rules dictating how far in advance a sport can be added to the Olympic program.

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