Author Lois Leslie explains international law rights to legal aid and how legal aid in BC fails to comply with international law standards. The panelists identify the consequences of inadequate legal aid and suggestions for change. Panelist are: Austin Cullen, Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of BC, The Honourable Anne Rowles, Retired Justice […]
Legal Aid: A Right or a Privilege – Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminAuthor Lois Leslie explains international law rights to legal aid and how legal aid in BC fails to comply with international law standards. The panelists identify the consequences of inadequate legal aid and suggestions for change. Panelist are: Austin Cullen, Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of BC, The Honourable Anne Rowles, Retired Justice […]
Paul Pearson on CFAX w. Al Ferraby discussing Jian Ghomeshi
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminPaul Pearson – A criminal lawyer in Victoria BC discusses the Jian Ghomeshi case.
Michael Mulligan on CFAX w. Terry Moore – The Law Society decision on Trinity Western University
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminMulligan Tam Pearson – 2015 Back Cover of CBABC Directory – Criminal Lawyers Victoria BC
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminMichael Mulligan on CBC Early Edition discussing Trinity Western University Law School
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminMichael Mulligan on CBC Early Edition with Rick Cluff. Sep. 26 discussion concerning the Law Society of BC Benchers response to the resolution passed at the Special General Meeting of the Law Society directing them not to approve the proposed law school at Trinity Western University as a result of discriminatory policies.
Michael Mulligan on CFAX 1070 w. Pamela McCall
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminInterview concerning the Raymon Caissie case: man arrested for murder after serving 22 year sentence. The interview included discussion of dangerous offender and s. 810.2 applications and how mandatory minimum sentence provisions can divert resources that could otherwise be used to manage high risk offenders.
Michael Mulligan on CFAX 1070 w. Frank Stanford – Jury Duty
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminMichael Mulligan, a criminal lawyer in Victoria BC, discusses jury duty with Frank Stanford on CFAX 1070.
Trinity Western University – Degree Program Review – Quality Assessment Report Workbook
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminA review of the proposed law school at Trinity Western University, prepared for the Province of BC by a panel of academic experts. It expresses serious concern with respect to the discriminatory practices of the university. Report obtained by the the Province newspaper pursuant to FOI legislation. 236928898-Government-panel-workbook-on-TWU-law-school-proposal
Legal opinions confirm TWU accreditation should not occur
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminTWU Law A Reply to Proponents of Approval An Equality Perspective on the Accreditation of TWU’s Proposed Law Facul… Letter from Michael Mulligan to the profession, July 16, 2014: July 16 email to profession
U.S. court restricts cellphone searches
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminPolice generally need a warrant, echoing decision rendered in B.C. WASHINGTON — In a strong defence of digital age privacy, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that police may not generally search the cellphones of people they arrest without first getting search warrants.