cruel and unusual punishment
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The Kiwis Do It Better
Introducing a new article on sentences of life imprisonment without parole Continue reading
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Undignified
The Supreme Court holds that life imprisonment without parole is unconstitutional. Its reasons are unconvincing. Continue reading
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Still Wrong, Just a Little Less So
The Québec Court of Appeal errs in thinking the Charter prevents the imposition of, in effect, life imprisonment without parole Continue reading
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Still Keeping It Complicated
The Supreme Court tries to bring more rigour to constitutional interpretation and takes a step towards textualism, but won’t admit it Continue reading
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You Read It Here First
The Supreme Court holds that the Charter does not protect corporations against cruel and unusual punishment Continue reading
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Throwing Away the Key
Thoughts on life imprisonment without parole, in New Zealand and in Canada Continue reading
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Counter-Rebellion
Judges of the Alberta Court of Appeal question the Supreme Court’s jurisprudence on mandatory minimum sentences Continue reading
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Does the Constitution Mean Anything?
In defence of textualism in constitutional interpretation Continue reading
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Climb Out!
The Québec Court of Appeal errs in holding that corporations are protected against cruel and unusual punishment Continue reading
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Sentencing Judgment Found Inside a Chinese Fortune Cookie
The sentencing judgment in the Québec City mosque shooter’s case is badly flawed Continue reading
Double Aspect 