Selwyn Romilly
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B.C.’s first Black judge, Selwyn Romilly, remembered as ‘kind, gentle soul’ after death at 83Selwyn Romilly became the first Black person elevated to the B.C. Supreme Court in 1995. He died last Friday of from cancer at the age of 83.CanadaSep 26, 2023
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Donors set up $225K scholarship for Black students at UBC’s Allard School of LawThe money will be used to support 15 incoming law students with tuition and fees over the next five years.EducationJun 3, 2021
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Police watchdog orders review after retired Black judge detained, handcuffed in VancouverSelwyn Romilly, the first Black person appointed to B.C.'s superior court, was stopped by officers who were looking for a dark-skinned suspect half his age on May 14.CrimeMay 27, 2021
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Vancouver police apologize for handcuffing retired Black B.C. judgeSelwyn Romilly said he doesn’t intend to file a complaint, but said the incident has made clear that officers still need better training.NewsMay 17, 2021
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Vancouver mayor apologizes to retired Black B.C. judge wrongly handcuffed by policeSelwyn Romilly, the first Black judge elevated to B.C.'s superior court, was held by police who were searching for an assault suspect they said matched his description.CrimeMay 15, 2021
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