judges
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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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La Cour, c’est qui?
Peter McCormick identifies the likely author of the “by the Court” opinion in Comeau Continue reading
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Still Not a Conservative
A couple of comments on Chief Justice Joyal’s Runnymede Radio podcast Continue reading
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Still Unhappy
The Canadian Judicial Council’s report on the former Justice Camp does little to ease my concerns Continue reading
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Justice in Masks
(Some) French judges want their names removed from the decisions they make Continue reading
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Says Who, Again?
Peter McCormick on why “by the Court” decisions matter – and who wrote them. Continue reading
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Quisque?
Would term limits for Chief Justices be a good idea? Continue reading
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Abusus Non Tollit Usum
Should judges refrain from accusing their colleagues of acting illegitimately? Continue reading
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Unhappy Camper
The shortcomings of the report into the misconduct of Justice Camp The Inquiry Committee set up by the Canadian Judicial Council to investigate whether Justice Robin Camp ― the “why didn’t keep your knees together” judge ― has “committed misconduct and placed himself, by his conduct, in a position incompatible with the due execution of Continue reading
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Sub Lege
I often criticize judges, on this blog and elsewhere. I think it is very important that people who exercise power over citizens be subject to criticism whenever they exercise it unwisely or, worse, recklessly, and still more when they abuse or overstep the powers given them. While the media can, more or less, be counted Continue reading
Double Aspect 