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 Submission to the Office of the Chief Coroner Regarding Proposed Changes to the Coroner’s Act Eliminating Mandatory Inquests in Non-natural Custodial Deaths in Favour of a Coroner’s Annual Review System (Jan 14 2026)

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

The Law and Mental Disorder Association has made a Submission to the Office of the Chief Coroner regarding these Proposed Legislative Changes. Learn more about the proposals here on the government’s website. This is part of the Government’s Summary excerpted … Continue reading →

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WiCCD’s Partnership with Emond Publishing – The Wonderful WiCCD Brew – available online

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

As we are about to serve up our second Edition of The Brew – piping hot – coming to your devices soonest, a reminder that our Newsletter is available on our Partner Page on Emond’s website. Our partner, Emond Publishing … Continue reading →

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“I’m Camelott Hamblett’s Lawyer” – Metro Morning with David Common Jan 12 2026

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

I appreciated the opportunity to speak out about my client, Camelott Hamblett’s case on Metro Morning with David Common on Monday, Jan 12, 2026. Metro Morning with David Common Could change be on the way for a Toronto man who … Continue reading →

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Toronto Star’s Jacques Gallant covers Release of the Judgment in Camelott Hamblett’s Seclusion Case Jan 9 2026

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

Toronto man held in psychiatric ‘seclusion’ for 20 years must be reassessed, court rules. ‘He’s still that same person inside,’ says his sister Camelott Hamblett is “not some monster,” his sister told the Star. “He just has a mental illness … Continue reading →

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‘Every stone must now be overturned to find this man some hope’: Anita Szigeti to Court of Appeal (Hamblett)

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

Law360 Article by John Hill Jan 6 2026 on Camelot Hamblett By John L. Hill · Listen to article Law360 Canada (January 6, 2026, 10:26 AM EST) — John L. Hill An important case was argued before the Ontario Court … Continue reading →

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20 years of Locked Seclusion at Waypoint – Toronto Star covers the case of Camelot Hamblett – Jan 6 2026

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

Jacques Gallant covered the Jan 5, 2026 hearing in the Court of Appeal in the Toronto Star. The article is available here: For 20 years, this man has been locked in “seclusion” For 20 years, this man has been locked … Continue reading →

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Justice for Soli Movement holds 9th Annual Vigil Commemorating the Tragic Beating Death of Soleiman Faqiri -December 15 2025

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

Last night, On December 15, 2025, I was honoured but saddened of course, to speak among giants like Senator Kim Pate, at the virtual Vigil held by the Justice for Soli Movement marking the 9th anniversary Soleiman’s death. Still nothing … Continue reading →

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COPE in the SCC is in the Books Dec 11 and 12 2025

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

41431 His Majesty the King v. Harry Arthur Cope (Nova Scotia) (Criminal) (By Leave) It was a genuine honour and privilege to lead our litigation team for the Intervener the Empowerment Council in this important case. Mr. Cope’s matter in … Continue reading →

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Game 7 goes to Extra Innings and Causes Extra Heartbreak – But WHAT A SEASON IT WAS!!

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

Not gonna lie – last night – the night the Dodgers won the World Series, stealing it out from under us when we were on the brink of taking the Title with just two outs left in the 9th – … Continue reading →

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Game 6 was a real heart-breaker but we had so much FUN anyway – and we get a Game 7 at HOME!!

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

It was Halloween, Friday the 31st of OCTOBER 2025 – the whole City was spooky, windy, silly and dressed up as either Blue Jays or some scary villain or both – the energy on the streets was really chaotic and, … Continue reading →

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