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...]
A municipal by-election is coming after a councillor is tossed by the courts.
February 29, 2012 by
There will be another by-election in BC this time at the municipal level as a Harrison Hot Springs councillor has been tossed out by BC Supreme Court. Andrew Baziuk who finished just 15 votes behind Richard Shelley says the candidate failed to reveal he was a municipal employee. Baziuk said "he was a member of the Harrison Fire … [Read more...]
Adrian Dix is calling on the Premier to deal with backlogs in BC’s courts
January 25, 2012 by
BC NDP leader Adrian Dix says serious criminals are being released thanks to delays in the court system -- and instead of dealing with the problem, Premier Christy Clark is obsessed with televising the court proceedings of suspected rioters. "We've got to be focused on ensuring that people charged with criminal offences are brought to … [Read more...]
Police already following court’s ruling on drunk-driving laws
November 30, 2011 by
Police have already started processing drunk drivers according to today's court judgment. That means drivers failing a breathalyzer won't face as many fines, install an alcohol-testing ignition lock or have their cars impounded for as long. Police officials say it'll affect how many drunk drivers they can take off B.C. roads. West Vancouver Police … [Read more...]
Funding crisis in B.C.’s courts: judge
November 24, 2011 by
The Liberal government is under fire once again for a funding crisis in B.C.’s courts. Supreme Court Justice Robert Baumann says the provincial justice system is slowly eroding because of a lack of funding, and is threatened, if not in peril. NDP critic Leonard Krog says the courts are so short-staffed and cash starved, criminals are walking … [Read more...]
What’s next after court’s polygamy ruling?
November 24, 2011 by
A landmark BC Supreme Court ruling upholding Canada’s law against polygamy is not expected to lead to any charges in the polygamist commune of Bountiful – at least, not yet. Attorney-General Shirley Bond says the government needs time to study the ruling and no decision has been made on laying polygamy charges, but says the court … [Read more...]
Lack of resources put B.C. courts in crisis
July 25, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - The government's appointment of five new provincial court judges does nothing to solve the serious crisis in British Columbia's court, critics say.Criminals are going free and ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
