The Supreme Court of Canada has ordered a new trial for a francophone man in British Columbia who was not given the option of a French language proceeding. Chief Justice Richard Wagner stated that the court erred in placing the burden on the accused to prove his language rights violation. Meanwhile, concerns arise in Quebec over potential unfair court delays due to changes in language laws.
Judge to rule on validity of Quebec language law because it delays English verdicts https://t.co/Eu76UViptk
Quebec judge worries changes to language law could lead to unfair court delays https://t.co/dtpf6rOOkx https://t.co/PmcVpYDntG
Supreme Court of Canada orders new trial for B.C. man not offered French language proceeding https://t.co/Jf93R6N7sj
Chief Justice Richard Wagner says in the decision that the court erred in saying it was the accused’s responsibility to prove that his language rights had been violated #cdnpoli https://t.co/HTHXhzcP2d
Chief Justice Richard Wagner says in the decision that the court erred in saying it was the accused’s responsibility to prove that his language rights had been violated #cdnpoli #bcpoli https://t.co/HTHXhzchcF
Chief Justice Richard Wagner says in the decision that the court erred in saying it was the accused’s responsibility to prove that his language rights had been violated #cdnpoli #SCC https://t.co/HTHXhzchcF
Top court orders new trial for francophone B.C. man who was not given French option https://t.co/lrL0kjjo0v