Author Archives: Anita Szigeti

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About Anita Szigeti

• Called to the Bar (1992) • U of T Law grad (1990) • Sole practitioner (33 years) • Partner in small law firm (Hiltz Szigeti) 2002 - 2013 • Mom to two astonishing kids, Scarlett (20+) and Sebastian (20-) • (Founding) Chair of Mental Health Legal Committee for ten years (1997 to 2007) * Founding President of Law and Mental Disorder Association - LAMDA since 2017 * Founder and Secretary to Women in Canadian Criminal Defence - WiCCD - since 2022 • Counsel to clients with serious mental health issues before administrative tribunals and on appeals • Former Chair, current member of LAO’s mental health law advisory committee • Educator, lecturer, widely published author (including 5 text books on consent and capacity law, Canadian civil mental health law, the criminal law of mental disorder, a law school casebook and a massive Anthology on all things mental health and the law) • Thirty+ years’ experience as counsel to almost exclusively legally aided clients • Frequently appointed amicus curiae • Fearless advocate • Not entirely humourless

LAMDA ROLLS OUT CCB CPD SERIES 2024 – Part I – Introduction to Practising before the Consent and Capacity Board

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

The Law and Mental Disorder Association (LAMDA), an organization I founded in January of 2017 – Wow!! we are SEVEN years old and 250 strong!! – is rolling out an exciting program for our members throughout 2024 to assist new … Continue reading →

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Yatim Inquest Jury Returns Their Verdict and Recommendations February 1 2024 – Empowerment Council’s Press Release

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

The Jury has determined Sammy Yatim’s death was a homicide and made 63 comprehensive recommendations. Most significant among the recommendations concern mandatory peer intervention with whistleblower protection, establishing enduring advisories of members of the affected communities to inform training and … Continue reading →

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WiCCD Celebrates 2nd Birthday with Her Honour Louise Arbour! – What a Beautiful Evening January 25, 2024

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

WiCCD is profoundly grateful to have had this evening with Her Honour Louise Arbour, celebrating our 2nd anniversary. Her Honour’s wisdom, humour and candour will stay with all of us throughout our careers, and no doubt guide our paths forward. … Continue reading →

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YATIM INQUEST RESUMES JAN 12 2024

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

THE INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF SAMMY YATIM HAS RECOMMENCED AND IS NOW UNDER WAY AS OF JANUARY 12, 2024 HERE IS SOME MEDIA ON THE ONGOING PROCESS https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/inquest-sammy-yatim-january-12-1.7081538 https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/toronto-cop-tells-inquest-why-he-tasered-sammy-yatim-after-he-was-already-fatally-shot/article_85d806fa-b6ef-11ee-a605-0b3f75658a7f.html EC’s cross of Sgt Pravica Quoted in this Star piece … Continue reading →

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Anita Szigeti Advocates is Hiring One or Two Articling Students – March 15 and/or early June 2024 Start Dates – Deadline: WEDNESDAY JANUARY 24 2024 at 5 pm

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

Looking for a new articling student to start in mid-March and we are likely going to have a second position starting in June – we are aiming to make all hiring decisions now, so please apply for either position. We … Continue reading →

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Law and Mental Health in Canada: Cases and Materials – Product Signature

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

Law and Mental Health in Canada: Cases and Materials General Editors and Authors: Anita Szigeti & Ruby Dhand Law and Mental Health in Canada: Cases and Materials brings together in a summary yet comprehensive way the field of mental health … Continue reading →

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Anita’s 2023 Year-End Wrap-Up – Part I: the Bad Stuff — Lots of Agitating Leads to Lots of Agitation, No Real Results

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

Just a touch late in doing these updates – because a lot of truly AWFUL things happened this past year. SO MUCH BAD STUFF 2023 was remarkable around the world for atrocities and horrors the likes of which I had … Continue reading →

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Anita’s 2023 Year-End Recap, Part II: The Good News Story is All about Publishing and Teaching this Year

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

SOME CAUSE FOR OPTIMISM – HOPEFUL TIMES AHEAD IN VARIOUS AREAS TEACHING On the UPSIDE, I taught a LOT of Law this year and began my tenure as co-Director of the Mental Health Law course in Osgoode PD’s Health Law … Continue reading →

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Anita and Jennifer Present: A History and Future of Legal and Peer Advocacy in the Forensic System in Ontario – HJSCC November 15, 2023

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

Bit late in doing a recap on this presentation I did with the incomparable Jennifer Chambers for the Human Justice Services Coordinating Committee (that’s a mouthful, isn’t it??!!) – or HJSCC as it is more colloquially known…….on November 15 2023. … Continue reading →

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WiCCD’s YouTube Channel wins A CLAWBIE 2023!

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

On New Year’s Eve, we got some fabulous and happy news – a total surprise, but a wonderful one! We were so excited to learn that Women in Canadian Criminal Defence has won a very coveted award for Canadian Legal … Continue reading →

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