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chemgear · 02-11-2018, 12:55 PM

http://nationalpost.com/news/politic...system-lawyers

After Stanley verdict, lawyers say political commentary risks justice system independence

Edmonton-based criminal lawyer Tom Engel said when politicians, especially the justice minister, appear to criticize verdicts, the public may believe that future decisions by the courts are influenced by the remarks.

Engel said if the case is appealed, he doesn’t believe the politicians’ comments would colour the decisions made by the appeal courts or Supreme Court of Canada.

The problem, he said, is that the public may perceive that there is an influence.

02-11-2018, 12:55 PM	#55
chemgear Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Exp:	http://nationalpost.com/news/politic...system-lawyers After Stanley verdict, lawyers say political commentary risks justice system independence Edmonton-based criminal lawyer Tom Engel said when politicians, especially the justice minister, appear to criticize verdicts, the public may believe that future decisions by the courts are influenced by the remarks. Engel said if the case is appealed, he doesn’t believe the politicians’ comments would colour the decisions made by the appeal courts or Supreme Court of Canada. The problem, he said, is that the public may perceive that there is an influence.