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Thank you Gloria!
For every goodbye, there is a new hello
In our final post of the semester, we would like to thank all of the people who have joined us on our journey of exploring women’s suffrage and women’s rights generally. We began this blog with a history of the women’s suffrage movement from as early as the 1600’s, and detailed the struggle ...
Thank you for your comment SHK. Similar to the women in El Salvador and women globally, Aboriginal Peoples in Canada have faced systemic discrimination, and a Court trained to recognize this would be highly beneficial. The government interference you refer to resulted in deterioration of many traditional Aboriginal systems of government, and it would be astounding to see traditional practices of dispute resolution and governance be woven into the Canadian judicial system. It is comforting to know that judges conferences and legal seminars across the country are now providing education in hopes of creating an understanding of these processes. Aboriginal consultation and sentencing circles are examples of recent efforts to incorporate cultural practices into our currently Eurocentric system. Perhaps a specialized court would be a stable venue for these types of processes.
Special Court for Women in El Salvador
As indicated in some of our recent posts, violence against women continues to be a serious problem in Canada. On average, every six days a woman in Canada is killed by her intimate partner; one in five Canadian women experience some form of emotional or economic abuse in her intimate relationshi...
Hello Mr Suffragor,
Thank you for your comments. Unfortunately we were unable to give a detailed biography for Ms Sarkeesian in the blog post, but only mentioned her briefly as an explanation for the GamerGate controversy. Regardless what her business endeavors may be, she was harassed specifically for investigating (or discussing) sexist stereotypes in video games, hence its mention.
As you can see from previous posts, this blog is not confined to solely legal issues. Yet, if you look close enough, you might be able to recognize that harassment based on gender can be considered a hate crime, which is therefore a legal issue. While not within the scope of the post to discuss potential criminal implications for harassment and bullying, there definitely are legal implications. As well, as with the theme of Ms Suffragette's posts this semester, we discuss topics related to women's rights. Equality and gender neutrality in a "past time" is just as necessary as within any other realm. When all aspects of our professional and personal lives respect diversity in gender (and other marginalized demographics), our society is better off. Since issues of disproportional representation and sexism often are not reflected in case law, we must look beyond only the hard cases.
We appreciate your comments and invite you to read future posts which may be better aligned with your interests.
"The Boys Club"
Yesterday we discussed the roles and portrayals of female characters in video games, which are often clichéd and unrealistic. Today, we will delve into a discussion about the effect which hyper-ideal portrayals have on the body image of female gamers, along with the way in which women gamers...
Thank you so much, we look forward to seeing you at the Legislature on November 27th. Thank you again for providing the above photographs.
The Right Honourable Beverly McLachlin Visits the Magna Carta
In June of this year the Magna Carta started its tour around Canada. It has since received the attention of many prominent members of Canada’s legal community. Shown below are pictures of guests who attended a Magna Carta reception at the Canadian Museum of History. Among those in attendance was...
Thank you Mitch, Eleanor, Kate and David for your comments and support! We have thoroughly enjoyed blogging this semester, and are already looking forward to what we have planned for next semester.
It's not goodbye - It's see you later
Over the past 3 months, our team of 5 U of A law students have been blogging every weekday about the Magna Carta in celebration of its 800th birthday. We started with a history of the document and summarized how it was shaped by the conditions of 1215. We then provided numerous connections to mo...
Thank you for your comment Marnie! The Uber debate has indeed sparked quite the controversy. It is interesting that civil litigants do not also have a Charter recognized right to a speedy trial, as some cases can take up to ten years to complete.
Victims of Crime and the Justice System: Where are their rights?
While many of our rights and freedoms are entrenched in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Charter seemingly reflects the time period of that in which it was drafted. At the time the Charter was written, there was little consideration of recognizing rights for victims of crimes. Ho...
Thank you Suzanne! Watch for more exciting interviews in the coming weeks!
Interview with Melanin 9
Please see the below video for our exclusive interview with Melanin 9! Not only does Melanin 9 produce great music, he is an advocate for human rights. In his album Magna Carta, Melanin 9 shares his passion for Hip-hop music and political issues. We are very thankful to have had the opportunity ...
Hi Marnie! Thanks for your comment. You're absolutely right - there are retired individuals who could potentially serve as jurors; However, to serve as a juror the individual must be a resident of Alberta, and not excluded under s 4 of the Alberta Jury Act. Alberta has one of the youngest populations - out of the approximate 4,121,000 population, only about 468,000 are over the age of 65 (about 11%). Arguably more than half of the 65+ population would be under hardship by participating in a 42-week trial, which then may allow exclusion under s 5(1)(c) of the Jury Act. So, while I agree that there are individuals who could serve as a juror, the actual amount of people (probably under 4% of the population) is the reason for qualifying the jury pool potential as minuscule (and for dramatic effect of course).
Karen - thank you for your comment! There is definitely a difference between American and Canadian jury power. Are you aware if there is a similar association for Canadian juries? I was unable to come across one.
Thanks for the catch Professor Penney! Criminal law is a beautifully complicated creature.
12 Angry Men (and Women)
There has recently been a fair amount of commentary in the news surrounding an upcoming 42 week jury trial [1]. The trial requires 12 members of the public to be present at the nearly year long trial, which would prevent those people from making a livelihood or attending school. There has been a...
Well said Marnie
The Most Important Sentence Ever Written
What is the most important sentence to have ever been written in a legal instrument? “No free man shall be arrested or imprisoned or disseised or outlawed or exiled or in any way victimized, neither will we attack him or send anyone to attack him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers or ...
Thanks for your comment! The fact that the Magna Carta continues to influence our lives today really speaks to its significance and how it was such a foundational document.
Law and Social Media
After a few weeks of blogging and garnering some media attention, we thought a short interview with Vice Dean Yahya would provide insight as to why the “Law and Social Media” course was created. The first of its kind in the country (to our knowledge), this innovative learning method focuses on a...
Margo-Looks like you had a great time ! Thank you so much for posting that!
I've Got a Golden Ticket
Since the Magna Carta was sealed in 1215 at Runnymede, it has become a powerful symbol of liberty and the rule of law, and has remained pertinent to this day. To mark the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, the British Library will roll out the red carpet to a landmark exhibition exploring the...
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