Cases
Freedom of expression
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission v. Whatcott
LEAF is intervening in this SCC appeal to be heard on October 12, 2011. The case involves a freedom of expression and freedom of religion Charter challenge to the provisions of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code which prohibit extreme forms of hate speech. LEAF argues that hate speech, like sexual harassment, is a practice of [...]
Watson v. R; Spratt v. R
At issue is the Abortion Services Act requirement that there be no protesting within a certain area surrounding abortion clinics. The Court of Appeal has allowed the appeal on the basis that the issue is whether the limitations on freedom of expression are acceptable under Section 1 of the Charter. This case is essentially an [...]
Her Majesty the Queen v. Canadian Newspapers Company Limited
A woman, who was sexually assaulted by her husband, invoked her right to have a publication ban on the use of her name in criminal proceedings. The Canadian Newspapers Company challenged this right, using the Charter to strike down this protective legislation on the basis that it violated the company’s right to freedom of expression. [...]
