Law
May 14, 2007
- Posted by Dean
Jobb
News
Ontario's Ministry of the Attorney General is restricting access to court documents that reveal the name of an alleged victim of a sexual offence, citing a 2005 Criminal Code amendment that forbids the "transmission" of a victim's identity. But Brian Rogers, a Toronto lawyer who regularly acts for the media, says a court order should not be required to access what has long been public information. Shannon Kari of The Law Times explores the issue in this May 14, 2007 report.
Ontario's Ministry of the Attorney General is restricting access to court documents that reveal the name of an alleged victim of a sexual offence, citing a 2005 Criminal Code amendment that forbids the "transmission" of a victim's identity. But Brian Rogers, a Toronto lawyer who regularly acts for the media, says a court order should not be required to access what has long been public information. Shannon Kari of The Law Times explores the issue in this May 14, 2007 report.
Apr 17, 2007
- Posted by Dean
Jobb
News
The judge presiding over Robert Pickton's murder trial has instituted a "sensible and practical protocol" to allow journalists to apply for access to exhibits. See the Vancouver Sun report.
The judge presiding over Robert Pickton's murder trial has instituted a "sensible and practical protocol" to allow journalists to apply for access to exhibits. See the Vancouver Sun report.
Feb 18, 2007
- Posted by Dean
Jobb
News
Sentencing conferences convened by youth court judges are part of the public court process and open to journalists, a Nova Scotia judge ruled in January 2007. But the media can be excluded when concerns arise about confidentiality and the administration of justice. By Dean Jobb.
Sentencing conferences convened by youth court judges are part of the public court process and open to journalists, a Nova Scotia judge ruled in January 2007. But the media can be excluded when concerns arise about confidentiality and the administration of justice. By Dean Jobb.
Dec 31, 2006
- Posted by Dean
Jobb
News
Television cameras are generally barred from Ontario's courtrooms, but an August 2006 report recommends partial lifting of the ban. "Our justice system is ready for its close-up," says Attorney General Michael Bryant, who endorses the recommendation and believes cameras will eventually be permitted in courtrooms across Canada. CBC News reports. The recommendation is one of many designed to improve media access to Ontario's courts. Read the report of the Panel on Justice and the Media.
Television cameras are generally barred from Ontario's courtrooms, but an August 2006 report recommends partial lifting of the ban. "Our justice system is ready for its close-up," says Attorney General Michael Bryant, who endorses the recommendation and believes cameras will eventually be permitted in courtrooms across Canada. CBC News reports. The recommendation is one of many designed to improve media access to Ontario's courts. Read the report of the Panel on Justice and the Media.
Dec 21, 2006
- Posted by Dean
Jobb
Backgrounder
Kenneth Singer, a Vancouver media law specialist, reviews the limits on media access to court files.
Kenneth Singer, a Vancouver media law specialist, reviews the limits on media access to court files.
Dec 21, 2006
- Posted by Dean
Jobb
Commentary
CBC lawyer Daniel Henry makes the pitch for camera access to Canada's courts.
CBC lawyer Daniel Henry makes the pitch for camera access to Canada's courts.
Nov 15, 2006
- Posted by Dean
Jobb
News
Young offenders handed an adult sentence for serious crimes not only lose the right to remain anonymous; they should expect pre-sentence and psychological reports filed with the courts to be made public. That's the finding of a Nova Scotia youth court judge who in May 2006 ordered the release of exhibits tendered at the sentencing hearing of a 17-year-old joyrider who killed a Halifax woman while fleeing police in a stolen car. By Dean Jobb.
Young offenders handed an adult sentence for serious crimes not only lose the right to remain anonymous; they should expect pre-sentence and psychological reports filed with the courts to be made public. That's the finding of a Nova Scotia youth court judge who in May 2006 ordered the release of exhibits tendered at the sentencing hearing of a 17-year-old joyrider who killed a Halifax woman while fleeing police in a stolen car. By Dean Jobb.
Oct 25, 2006
- Posted by Dean
Jobb
Commentary
A Toronto Star editorial backs proposals to improve media access to the Ontario courts. Journalists could be allowed to use tape recorders to take notes in the courtroom, and the Internet may be used to notify media outlets of motions to ban publication of evidence. Television cameras may even be permitted to record some hearings.
A Toronto Star editorial backs proposals to improve media access to the Ontario courts. Journalists could be allowed to use tape recorders to take notes in the courtroom, and the Internet may be used to notify media outlets of motions to ban publication of evidence. Television cameras may even be permitted to record some hearings.
Oct 23, 2006
- Posted by Dean
Jobb
Analysis
Recent court rulings should give journalists better access to documents, photographs, videotapes and other evidence presented as exhibits in court cases. By David Crerar and Majda Dabaghi
Recent court rulings should give journalists better access to documents, photographs, videotapes and other evidence presented as exhibits in court cases. By David Crerar and Majda Dabaghi
Oct 22, 2006
- Posted by Dean
Jobb
Feature
Search warrant files contain a wealth of information about police investigations and allegations of wrongdoing. While warrants are often sealed in high-profile cases, media organizations are winning court battles to bring their contents to light. By Dean Jobb.
Search warrant files contain a wealth of information about police investigations and allegations of wrongdoing. While warrants are often sealed in high-profile cases, media organizations are winning court battles to bring their contents to light. By Dean Jobb.
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