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Episode 36: Why did a Green Party activist's protest land her in jail?

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Episode 36

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On Episode 36, we tell you about a challenge to Newfoundland's COVID-19 travel restrictions that's heading to the Supreme Court; we explain why a rare hate crime charge has been dropped; and we discuss why a B.C. woman's civil disobedience landed her 60 days in jail.

Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:

• Fairy Creek old-growth protesters celebrate as a slew of contempt charges are withdrawn
• Green Party deputy leader gets jail time for Fairy Creek protests
• Feds halt deportation of B.C.-based climate activist
• N.B. police officers stop investigating most reports of gas theft
• MP Kevin Vuong's tweet
• Taylor v. Newfoundland and Labrador, 2020 NLSC 125 (CanLII)
• Supreme Court of Canada to hear appeal of N.L.'s COVID-19 travel ban
• When does hate become criminal?: Christine Van Geyn for Inside Policy
• Infant, grandparents killed in Highway 401 crash after police pursuit from LCBO robbery
• Antigone: A Detailed Summary of Sophocles’ Famous Play

Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.

The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago