EU’s top court finds Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ law in breach of key values ECJ says law passed in 2021 is discriminatory and ‘contrary to the identity of the union’, in early test for new PM

#HumanRights: European Court of Justice finds #Hungary anti-LGBTQ+ law in breach of key values. First time the #ECJ found a member state guilty of breaking #EU law based exclusively on breaching bloc’s fundamental values described in article 2 in treaty. #LGBT www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

The Deeply Problematic Part 2 of Bill C-22: The Supporting Authorized Access to Information Act. YouTube video by PrivacyLawyer - David Fraser

The deeply problematic Part 2 of the lawful access Bill C-22, the new "Supporting Authorized Access to Information Act", which has the potential to create a whole new surveillance infrastructure in Canada. New on my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh51... #lawfulaccess

Everybody knows there is nothing guaranteeing that gas companies will not move into the 'tax space' left open by removing federal taxes to increase their profits. Gas companies know consumers willing to pay over $1.80 per litre. In a week after a few jumps consumers will see no difference in price.

Nova Scotia’s provincewide ban on entering the woods was unreasonable, court rules | Globalnews.ca A Nova Scotia judge says the province’s 2025 ban on entering the woods during wildfire risk was unreasonable for failing to consider Charter rights.

#NovaScotia Supreme Court says provincial govt made an unreasonable decision last year when it banned most people from entering the #woods to prevent #wildfires during an extreme drought because province failed to consider impact on Charter rights. globalnews.ca/news/1180754...

Criminal law gives courts authority to order forfeiture even where there are no convictions: SCC Quebec police seized cash, cannabis plants, property while investigating alleged cannabis plantations

Criminal law gives courts authority to order #forfeiture even where there are no convictions: Supreme Court Canada. #scc www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-are...

Sources: scc press release decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/news...

4 Supreme Court Canada leave decisions Thurs. Conditional sentences is sex crimes. #Banking, bank terminating client relationship, closing account, client sought court order to compel reopening. Unreasonable verdict in 1st degree murder conviction. Employment termination and 'contract for life.'

Sources: scc press release with video link decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/news... case summary www.scc-csc.ca/cases-dossie...

Supreme Court Canada oral judgment dismissing appeal thus upholding ONCA decision to deny 'fresh evidence' after conviction at trial for 2nd degree murder. #SCC justices Karakatsanis and Côté dissented. #criminallaw

Ensuring crime doesn’t pay The Supreme Court of Canada weighs in on forfeiture

Court "stay has no decisive effect on the #forfeiture proceedings” Supreme Court Canada. Based on other statute provisions. Defence lawyer, 'Crown has never needed a criminal conviction to seize offence-related property.' @journodale.bsky.social #scc #criminallaw nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...

June is Pride Month. Tennessee Republicans say it’s ‘Nuclear Family Month’ Gov. Bill Lee signed a resolution defining family as a man, a woman, and their children, a move critics say targets LGBTQ+ households.

June is Pride Month. #Tennessee Republicans say it’s ‘Nuclear Family Month’ 'Gov. Bill Lee signed a resolution defining #family as man, woman and their children. Move critics say targets LGBTQ.' [Resolution passed thru both chambers of state legislature]. #LGBT www.advocate.com/politics/sta...

Mug of great Supreme Court cases

Nothing gets me out of bed in the morning like Dred Scott

After seven years of delay, India’s Supreme Court is finally hearing a landmark case by women’s rights groups, arguing that female genital cutting is not a constitutionally protected religious practice

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Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982

Happy anniversary to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms!

Enacted on April 17, 1982, when Queen Elizabeth II signed the Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982, it helps ensure all Canadians can live free from discrimination.

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Justice minister open to notwithstanding clause guardrails | CBC News Canada's Justice Minister Sean Fraser says he has significant concerns with the way the provinces are overriding Charter rights by invoking the notwithstanding clause, and he's prepared to establish g...

Fed 'guardrails' would have no effect on prov legislatures using Charter s33 notwithstanding clause: Justice minister 'not considering constitutional amendments, but is open to clarifying how controversial clause should be used after Supreme Court Canada has its say.' www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Sources: scc press release decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/news... case in brief www.scc-csc.ca/judgments-ju...

#Property #Forfeiture: Unanimous Supreme Court Canada held even if criminal charges are stayed [trial ends, legal innocence], courts may still decide what happens to property seized during a criminal investigation. Based on 'other rules' that apply to property. #scc

All 4 Supreme Court Canada leaves to appeal dismissed.

Connect with people who know how successful high speed rail works in Europe, Japan and China. Don't think anybody in Canada can really claim to be an 'expert' in high speed rail. I think @theb1m.bsky.social has some good short friendly videos on rail that you may wish to watch.

Justice minister open to notwithstanding clause guardrails | CBC News Canada's Justice Minister Sean Fraser says he has significant concerns with the way the provinces are overriding Charter rights by invoking the notwithstanding clause, and he's prepared to establish g...

"Canada's Justice Minister Sean Fraser says he has significant concerns with the way the provinces are overriding Charter rights by invoking the notwithstanding clause, and he's prepared to establish guardrails around its use as the document turns 44…"

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Test post. April 16th.

More than 70% of domestic violence homicides happen when the woman tries to leave.

He did this with his children in the home.

Sources: scc press release with video links decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/news... case summary www.scc-csc.ca/cases-dossie...

Unanimous 9 justice oral judgment from Supreme Court Canada dismissing appeal upholding SKCA decision and conviction in sexual assault case. 'Reasons to follow.' #scc

Sources: scc press release decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/news... case summary www.scc-csc.ca/cases-dossie...

Property #forfeiture decision from Supreme Court Canada on Fri. Whether forfeiture under criminal code and controlled drugs act must be related to conviction. Effect of stay of proceedings. #criminallaw #justice #scc

Virginia Governor Ends Tax Breaks for Confederate Groups

#Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger signed into law a bill to end #tax exemptions for slate of #confederacy [slave states 1861-65] related organizations in the state like 'united daughters of the confederacy.' www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/u...

Sir David Amess nominated for Presidential Medal of Freedom The White House is considering a bid for the late MP to receive America's highest civilian honour.

Politics of murder. What about #UK MP Helen Jo Cox who was brutally murdered in the street 2016: Murdered British conservative MP David Amess nominated [by religious group] for highest US civilian honour the presidential medal of freedom. www.bbc.com/news/article...

10 people arrested at YVR after causing disruption, delaying departing flight - BC | Globalnews.ca Richmond RCMP said that officers were called on April 11 at approximately 7:30 a.m. about unruly passengers aboard a departing flight.

10 people arrested at #Vancouver airport after causing disruption, delaying departing flight to Mexico. RCMP recommended 'charges of failing to comply with flight crew instructions under Aeronautics Act and mischief under Criminal Code.' #aviation #cyvr globalnews.ca/news/1180101...

Military police charge two Royal Canadian Navy members in connection with death of sailor Military police charge two Royal Canadian Navy members in connection with death of sailor Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Applin.

#Military police charge two Royal Canadian Navy members with 'service offences' under National Defence Act in connection with death of RCN Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Applin. @davidpugliese.bsky.social #cdnpoli #jag #militarylaw ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...