Episode 140: Did Muskoka drag critic commit hate speech? Plus, HALF of criminal charges stayed or withdrawn.
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The episode discusses a hate speech case involving a drag performance critic and the high rate of stayed or withdrawn criminal charges in Canada.
In Episode 140, we tell you about the case of a Muskoka, Ontario, drag performance critic charged with criminal hate speech. Plus we discuss a new report that shows half of criminal charges in Canada are stayed or withdrawn. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: ‘Very vocal, very harassing and very bigoted’: Protester arrested at Muskoka Pride drag show (Gravenhurst Banner) Justice delayed: Nearly 60% of violent crime cases are stayed or withdrawn in Canada (The Hub) ‘Occasionally Checks’ Judges (Blacklock's Reporter) Oops? NPR retracts Samuel Alito’s retirement (Bing) Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.
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