The Crown Council Association is calling the addition of nine new provincial court judges a "good first step." Association spokesperson Samiran Lakshman says while they welcome the move the province needs to now invest in other areas of the justice system, like legal aid. "These nine new judges are going to be shocked when they walk into family … [Read more...]
Worksafe BC forwards sawmill report to Crown Counsel
November 29, 2012 by
A significant development today in the investigation into two fatal sawmill explosions in the interior earlier this year. Worksafe BC says it has finished its probes and is now referring both cases to crown counsel. The agency says the crown has the ability to charge individuals under the Worksafe BC act, which can lead to fines and even jail … [Read more...]
