Supreme Court declares that the Canadian Government clearly violated Charter and International Human Rights laws regarding the Omar Khadr case
But, they overturned the previous decision of the Federal Court that ordered the Harper government to request Khadr's return.
The Supreme court ruled against ordering the Canadian government to request that Omar Kadr be returned to Canada. But, they also declared that there is a clear breach of section 7 of the Charter, and that Canadian officials have violated their international human rights law obligations. It issued a “declaration” that stated clearly the actions of Canadian officials contributed to the continued detention of a young person who had no access to legal counsel, was subjected to “improper treatment” through sleep deprivation, likely aided his upcoming criminal prosecution, and violated principles of fundamental justice.
Court refuses to order Khadr home.
More on this news item:
http://lawiscool.com/2010/01/29/david-asper-centre-responds-to-prime-minister-of-canada-v-omar-khadr/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/a-chance-to-do-the-right-thing/article1452503/
The Supreme court ruled against ordering the Canadian government to request that Omar Kadr be returned to Canada. But, they also declared that there is a clear breach of section 7 of the Charter, and that Canadian officials have violated their international human rights law obligations. It issued a “declaration” that stated clearly the actions of Canadian officials contributed to the continued detention of a young person who had no access to legal counsel, was subjected to “improper treatment” through sleep deprivation, likely aided his upcoming criminal prosecution, and violated principles of fundamental justice.
Court refuses to order Khadr home.
More on this news item:
http://lawiscool.com/2010/01/29/david-asper-centre-responds-to-prime-minister-of-canada-v-omar-khadr/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/a-chance-to-do-the-right-thing/article1452503/
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