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End of a Scandal
An attempt to criminalize criticism of New Zeand’s judges is rejected by a parliamentary select committee Continue reading
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Rendering Unto the Judiciary
Justice Martineau’s recent article on judicial courage Continue reading
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Scandalizing!
Read Edward Willis’ and my submission on legislation that would censor criticism of the judiciary Continue reading
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The Real Contempt
New Zealand’s Parliament considers legislation that would shield courts from criticism ― and make them instruments of censorship Continue reading
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Chicane de cours, bis
La querelle constitutionnelle entre la Cour supérieure et le gouvernement du Québec mérite le sérieux, pas la dérision Continue reading
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Dark Vision
A critique of a “vision” of the courts as moral authorities. Continue reading
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Clash of Courts
Senior Superior Court judges are suing Québec over its provincial court’s jurisdiction; other provinces will be affected if they succeed Continue reading
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Why I am Not a Conservative Either
Thoughts on Chief Justice Joyal’s very interesting speech on the Charter and Canada’s political culture Continue reading
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Don’t Know What You’re up to
Thoughts on Ilya Somin’s take on the consequences of political ignorance for judicial review Continue reading
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Permanent Problems
The law’s ideals and problems have not changed too much in 400 years I have only now read Francis Bacon’s essay “Of Judicature.” Bacon seems not to enjoy anything like the reputation of his rival Coke, in the law schools anyway ― I suspect that they haven’t heard much of Coke in the science faculties, Continue reading
Double Aspect 