Final arguments are in
June 6, 2008
And the Maclean’s show trial winds down out in British Columbia.
This will be an interesting decision to watch. One one hand, Maclean’s lawyers note correctly that the BCHRT has no jurisdiction over anything outside of British Columbia, which ostensibly includes what Maclean’s can or cannot publish outside of British Columbia. As well, they are correct to note that the HRCs do not recognize the legal concept of precedent in considering opinions.
That said, there isn’t much doubt that a loss at this tribunal for Maclean’s will have sweeping, national ramifications. So the decision will, indeed, be interesting to watch.
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