Wayne MacKay
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After backlash, governments agree to hold public inquiry into Nova Scotia shootingThe inquiry will be equipped with the ability to summon witnesses or require them to provide evidence as well as the power to subpoena documents.CrimeJul 28, 2020
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Public wanted ‘full, comprehensive’ inquiry into shooting, says Nova Scotia senatorSince Thursday, thousands have already signed a petition calling for a public inquiry -- not just a review -- into the shooting spree.CrimeJul 24, 2020
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Calls grow for public inquiry into COVID-19 outbreak at Northwood"A public inquiry normally would be headed by a judge which are noted for their independence and that’s not necessarily the case with a review," said professor emeritus of law Wayne MacKay.HealthJul 8, 2020
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Why a New Brunswick judge dismissed the jury and declared a mistrial in the Dennis Oland murder caseOn Tuesday, Justice Terrence Morrison declared a mistrial when he learned that a Saint John police officer used a police database to track all interactions would-be jurors in the Oland case had with police.CrimeNov 20, 2018
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Teachers association launches inquiry into Acadia’s investigation of controversial free speech professorThe CAUT says that their investigatory committee will review how the university is handling complaints against Mehta, determine whether his academic freedom has been threatened or breached and then make appropriate recommendations.CanadaMar 20, 2018
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Acadia University launches investigation of controversial free-speech professorRick Mehta has said on Twitter that he stands with Michael Thurlow, leader of the National Socialist Canadian Labour Revival Party, who has made comments about Jews and what he calls historical exaggerations and lies involving the residential school system.CanadaFeb 26, 2018
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Decision to axe N.S. school boards, a reminder of power of cabinet: Charter expertWayne MacKay said the decision to centralize power could have been made in a "more democratic way" but added that it was within the government's "right" to do so.CanadaFeb 5, 2018
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Nova Scotia’s proposed anti-cyberbullying bill creates access problems: expertsWayne MacKay, a Dalhousie University law professor, believes the changes are "too cautious" in regards to the powers given to the province's CyberSCAN unit.PoliticsOct 23, 2017
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NS criminal justice system in the spotlight, amid low rate of sexual assault cases going to chargesA specialized sexual assault court and paid legal advice for sexual assault victims are two ways people working in the system say the Nova Scotia government can improve.CrimeMay 18, 2016
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Halifax below national average, 73% of reported sexual assaults closed with no chargesThe rate of reported sexual assaults leading to charges in Halifax is less than half the national average.CanadaMay 17, 2016
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