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Mother feels ‘completely let down’ after appeal dismissed in excessive delay caseA Nova Scotia mother is calling for more attention on the rights of victims and complainants, after the province's court of appeal upheld a decision to stay sexual offence charges.CanadaMay 30
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Legal experts concerned about COVID-19 impact on Canada’s court systemThe halls of justice may have become less crowded as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, say legal experts, and they warn there are still unanswered questions ahead.CanadaJan 29, 2022
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Backlog of Peterborough court cases could stretch ‘well into 2022’Since the pandemic was declared in March 2020, Peterborough's court schedule has been cut by two-thirds, says Janice Hoskins, manager of court services.EconomyDec 15, 2021
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Ontario’s attorney general looks to clear provincial court backlog caused by COVID-19Ontario's provincial offences courts had to suspend in-person trials and hearings earlier in the pandemic due to the risk posed by COVID-19.CanadaAug 17, 2021
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Ontario government won’t pursue criminal charges for some impaired drivers due to COVID-19 court backlogIn some cases, Ontario prosecutors could pursue impaired drivers for a lesser charge of careless driving instead of seeking a criminal conviction.CrimeOct 16, 2020
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Janice Ashcroft appointed to Court of Queen’s Bench in CalgaryJanice Ashcroft, the senior legal counsel with the Alberta Human Rights Commission, has been appointed to the bench by Canada's Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould.PoliticsJun 23, 2017
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