Justice of the Peace Disciplined for Ignoring Crown in Bail Hearing

Alberta’s top court has overturned the contempt conviction of Crown attorney James D. Wilson, who was ejected by Justice of the Peace Diane T. Luttmer during a bail hearing due to repeated interruptions while he attempted to present evidence. The Court of Appeal emphasized that the right to be heard is a fundamental principle of natural justice, asserting that Luttmer’s conduct denied Wilson the opportunity to fulfill his role in the proceedings.

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