Monthly Archives: May 2022

WiCCD issues Joint Statement with the CLA on the arrest of Caryma Sa’d – May 30, 2022

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

The CBC media covered our concerns here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/ford-rally-arrest-reaction-1.6471156 WiCCD and CLA’s Joint Statement is here: This is what it says: Statement on arrest of defence lawyer Caryma Sa’d On Thursday, May 26, 2022, defence lawyer Caryma Sa’d was arrested outside … Continue reading →

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In the LLB Tulip Garden – Spring (May) 2022

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

This has been one of the most stressful times of my entire life and career. So personally and professionally. The last few weeks / months, have put an enormous strain on my mental health and resilience. My strength is being … Continue reading →

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Giving Away Some Earlier Editions of (My own) Mental Health Law Texts – New Books Coming out in 2022/23

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

I’m excited about my publications coming out in the next six to nine months. Some new Editions of existing publications and a brand new book that’s going to make life a lot easier for a lot of people! Since new … Continue reading →

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CORONER’S INQUEST INTO DEATH OF MARC EKAMBA STARTS MAY 16, 2022 LIVE-STREAMED

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Inquest into the Death of Marc Boekwa Diza Ekamba Announced April 25, 2022 Solicitor General Mr. Ekamba, 22, died on March 20, 2015, after being shot during an interaction with Peel Police officers in Mississauga. An inquest is mandatory under … Continue reading →

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Procedural Fairness is Key in Valid NCR Verdicts – Lawyer’s Daily Covers R v. Laming in the ONCA

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

https://www.thelawyersdaily.ca/articles/36236/decision-makes-clear-judges-must-take-a-cautious-approach-when-making-ncrmd-verdict-counsel Decision ‘makes clear’ judges ‘must take a cautious approach’ when making NCRMD verdict: counsel Wednesday, May 11, 2022 @ 12:44 PM | By Amanda Jerome R. v. Laming 2022 ONCA 370 The Ontario Court of Appeal has set aside … Continue reading →

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Empowerment Council Interventions in Sullivan and Chan AND R v. Brown in the SCC Oct / Nov 2021

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Along with my incredible team of accomplished co-counsel, Carter Martell, Sarah Rankin and I represented the Empowerment Council as an Intervener in two (arguably three) Supreme Court of Canada Appeals in the fall of 2021. ASA Associate Maya Kotob got … Continue reading →

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