Careers in Labour Law
A panel of experts spoke at the University of Western Ontario on careers in labour law on Feb. 14, 2008.
Criminal Law
Crack Tax “Unfair” to Pushers
Gov. Spitzer of New York has proposed a state tax on drug dealers that would exempt from criminal prosecution. An agreement of confidentiality would also be issued to the dealer, …none of the information may…
When the System Fails, Can Justice Prevail?
Four RCMP officers died in the tragic shootout in the Town of Mayerthorpe, Alberta, the greatest one-day loss in over 100 years. On March 3, 2005, James Roszko retaliated to a property seizure for growing…
Ahenakew to be Retried for Hate
The Aboriginal leader who made anti-Semitic remarks will be retried for hate speech. Although convicted in 2006 and charged $1,000, the finding was overturned by the Court of Appeal. The recent finding indicates he may…
Parole Denied for Homolka Pen-Pal
Jean-Paul Gerbet, a convicted killer, exchanged steamy letters and claimed to have exchanged underwear with Karla Homolka. (sounds like a tabloid). The parole board denied his request, his first. Full story here. (Thanks to Darryl…
CCTV and Crime
The U.K. is renowned for it’s use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), which they claim helps reduce crime. But CCTV might be coming to Canada. The Chief of Police in Ottawa, Vern White, said at…
Critical Mood on Toronto 18
On June 2nd, 2006, 18 people in Toronto were arrested on terrorism charges. Several have since been released on bail or had the proceedings stayed. But activists have issues with the proceedings and treatment of…
“Scarlem” has a Bad Rap
Scarborough, the notorious neighborhood in Toronto, may not deserve its bad reputation. The Toronto Star reports, As for policing, Scarborough has 20 per cent of the city’s police officers but 24 per cent of the…
Sue Your Drug Dealer for OD’ing
Sandra Bergen, a 19 year old from Biggar, Sask., had a heart attack in 2004 that left her in a comma for 11 days. She still suffers from fatigue and a heart condition that makes…
Online Hate and the Law
The International Business Services (iBLS) did an excellent summary this week on Online Hate and the Law. They explain how freedom of expression, though necessary to health democracies, do have some limits, as detailed below….
Even Jihadists Have the Right of Free Speech
The Nanaimo Daily News ran an editorial on the Maclean’s case this week. Steyn responded to the article with some corrections. But we have our own responses to the Nanaimo editorial. Words not Actions Nanaimo…
Anver Emon on Honour Killings
Anver M. Emon of the UofT Faculty blog shares an editorial he published in the National Post recently on the case of Aqsa Pervez. As a professor of Islamic law, I teach my students about…