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

Important Victory out of the Court of Appeal for Forensic Psychiatric Patient / Clients

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Anita Szigeti

Celebrating a BIG WIN – Important Judgment In Re OHENHEN and KALRA from the Court of Appeal beautifully written by Justice Tulloch for a unanimous 5 member panel of the Court overturning earlier Decisions of the Court. Treatment incapacity is … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to the Anonymous Donor of $100 Million to CAMH

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Anita Szigeti

LAMDA Logo January 12, 2018 Open Letter to the Anonymous Donor of $100 million to CAMH On January 11, 2018, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) announced that it had received an anonymous donation of $100 million. According … Continue reading →

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Comprehensive Article in the Hamilton Spectator on the Review Board System in Ontario

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Anita Szigeti

https://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/8023968-doctors-say-he-s-a-threat-abe-wall-says-he-ll-never-go-back-to-west-5th/

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Looking to Wrap Up this Very difficult Inquest

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Anita Szigeti

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/mpelos-inquest-video-1.4359074

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New Signage at Our Chambers Looking FAb

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Anita Szigeti

This gallery contains 4 photos.

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Our Most Recent Visit to the SCC!

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Anita Szigeti

Our team had a great time in Ottawa on October 12 arguing as CLA pro bono intervention counsel on the important case of R v Ewert respecting the lack of evidence to support reliability or application of actuarial risk assessment … Continue reading →

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Looking forward to Another 2 year Term as CLA Director

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Anita Szigeti

Grateful to my colleagues in the criminal defence bar for their resounding support for my candidacy for re-election to the governing Board of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association – I am thrilled to serve for another term. We are sure to … Continue reading →

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Our New (2018) Guide to Consent and Capacity Law in Ontario is Available!

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Anita Szigeti

Tons of Updates, New Case Law and Policies of the CCB explained in lay terms. Click on the link below to Order. https://store.lexisnexis.ca/en/categories/shop-by-jurisdiction/ontario-10/a-guide-to-consent-capacity-law-in-ontario-2018-edition-skusku-cad-00934/details

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MacIsaac Inquest August 2 2017

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Anita Szigeti
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MacIsaac Inquest Latest in Coroner’s Juries’ Recommendations for De-Escalation

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Anita Szigeti

Here is some of the media coverage on this important Inquest:   https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/08/02/coroners-jury-recommends-more-mental-health-training-for-police.html http://www.citynews.ca/video/2017/08/02/video-macisaac-inquest-recommends-de-escalation-mental-health-training/ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/macisaac-inquest-recommendations-offered-1.4229189

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