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CBABC Media Coverage

What the #!%*?: B.C. legal troubles may see 2,500 cases thrown out

  • February 14, 2012

British Columbia’s justice system is facing a tipping point, with a massive backlog that may see more than 2,500 cases thrown out of court. In this occasional feature on a complex issue, the National Post’s Ian Vandaelle takes a look at what went wrong.

CBABC Media Coverage

'Disgusting' court backlog may free hit and run accused

  • February 13, 2012

The family of a young mother killed in a hit and run is outraged that the case against the alleged driver is among thousands in B.C. at risk of being thrown out because of a huge court backlog.

CBABC Media Coverage

Prosecutor appointed to Queen's counsel

  • January 09, 2012

A Crown prosecutor cited in 2010 for his work on the Alexa Middelaer case added another honour to his belt last month – a Queen’s counsel appointment.

CBABC Submission

The Provincial Court (Family) Rules

  • October 06, 2011

The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC) Provincial Court (Family) Rules Working Group’s submission regarding the Provincial Court (Family) Rules

CBABC Submission

2012 Provincial Budget

  • September 15, 2011

Submitted to the Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. Submitted by the Canadian Bar Association, British Columbia Branch.