Criminal

Trial judge can override Crown's refusal to consent to a judge-only criminal trial, SCC rules

Trial judge can override Crown's refusal to consent to a judge-only criminal trial, SCC rules

Trial judges reserve this right even if the Crown's refusal did not amount to an abuse of process

Justice Minister Sean Fraser on Carney's call, constitutional limits, and his plans for legal reform

Justice Minister Sean Fraser on Carney's call, constitutional limits, and his plans for legal reform

On the CL Talk podcast, Fraser discusses bail reform, judicial appointments, and sentencing

Report tackles authorization regime relating to Criminal Code anti-terrorism financing provisions

Report tackles authorization regime relating to Criminal Code anti-terrorism financing provisions

Public Safety Canada shares publication discussing humanitarian exception added by Bill C-41

NB government says Moncton voluntary addictions and mental health court program to launch next year

NB government says Moncton voluntary addictions and mental health court program to launch next year

Charges to be withdrawn for those who have completed treatment plans

Supreme Court of Canada says a voir dire is needed for a Crown to use a complainant's sexual history

Supreme Court of Canada says a voir dire is needed for a Crown to use a complainant's sexual history

Sexual inactivity deemed to be part of a person's sexual history in R. v. Kinamore

Audit report highlights improvement areas for NB's legal aid services

Audit report highlights improvement areas for NB's legal aid services

Auditor general suggests updated financial eligibility criteria, formalized appeals process