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Purpose: The purpose of this practice direction is to set out the form counsel may submit for the Court to consider if counsel has advised their client of their language rights under section 530 of the Criminal Code.

This practice direction is to improve the clarity of publication bans made in criminal proceedings, and the accuracy of court records documenting them. It will also make information about the terms and the duration of bans more accessible to parties and other interested people while the proceedings are taking place in the Court, as well as later when there is a reason to consult the court record.

This practice direction sets out the general procedure for applying under s. 486.51 of the Criminal Code to vary or revoke a publication ban made under s. 486.4 or 486.5 of the Code.

Purpose: This practice direction sets out the general procedure for applying under s. 486.51 of the Criminal Code to vary or revoke a publication ban made under s. 486.4 or 486.5 of the Code.

Juristes Power Law & SFU conducted survey on the implementation Implementation of s.530 of the Criminal Code in BC.

Presented by Nanaimo Region John Howard Society’s Restorative Justice Program in partnership with CBABC Criminal Justice – Nanaimo Section.

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Criminal cases in B.C.'s provincial courts should be resolved within six months, the lawyer charged with reviewing the backlogged justice system said Thursday.