The names of sex workers who testify at a Vancouver public inquiry into the Robert Pickton case will be covered by publication bans and they'll be allowed to give evidence without appearing in person. Commissioner Wally Oppal has granted a request to offer sex workers and victims of sexual assault broad protections at the inquiry, which is … [Read more...]
Family member concerned over Pickton hearing
September 29, 2011 by
A move to strong-arm Victoria into granting full, funded status for groups wanting to participate in the Missing Women's Inquiry has a family member afraid of the consequences. Ernie Crey's sister, Dawn, is one of dozens suspected of falling victim to serial killer Robert "Willy" Pickton, but whose case never went to trial. He says it's … [Read more...]
Civil liberties wades into Pickton inquiry funding dispute
July 30, 2011 by
Beginning of Story Content The head of B.C. Civil Liberties Association says the province is short-changing participants in inquiry into murdered and missing women. Four groups -- the Union of B.C. ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
