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CBC Covers Government Proposal to Eliminate Mandatory Coroner’s Inquests in Favour of Reviews — Jan 20 2026

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

The CBC has done a really good job of covering this issue over the last week during which written submissions were received by the Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) and the Office of the Chief Coroner (OCC). LAMDA’S AND … Continue reading →

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Ontario Court of Appeal offers patient ‘glimmer of hope’ after 25 years of seclusion

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

John Hill covered the ONCA Judgment of Jan 9 2026 regarding my client Camelott Hamblett in Law360 here https://www.law360.ca/ca/articles/2428885 By John L. Hill · Listen to article Law360 Canada (January 12, 2026, 10:33 AM EST) — John L. Hill In … Continue reading →

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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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