US EditionAll criminal trials in four B.C. courts to be rescheduled during FIFA World Cup
BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 7 – Rescheduling aims to address police, traffic, and accommodation challenges during the tournament, affecting all criminal and civil jury trials in four B.C. cities, court officials said.
- The British Columbia Supreme Court announced that all criminal trials scheduled in Vancouver, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and New Westminster will be rescheduled from June 12 to July 8, 2026, due to the FIFA World Cup.
- This rescheduling results from anticipated substantial impacts on court resources caused by police and sheriff demands for public safety, traffic control, and crowd management during the tournament starting June 13, 2026.
- Supporting details include the virtual shutdown of the four law courts, postponement of civil jury trials, expected traffic disruptions, unavailability of hotel rooms for jurors and witnesses, and reduced police availability affecting court operations.
- Chief Justice Ron Skolrood said the event will have "very significant impacts" but the court remains committed to handling urgent matters, while Premier David Eby called the tournament the largest sporting event in provincial history with millions watching.
- The disruption suggests ongoing court delays and service reductions during the World Cup, but officials aim to minimize trial postponements and maintain public safety amid this major sporting event.
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VANCOUVER — The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia has stated that all criminal trials scheduled to be held in Vancouver, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and New Westminster during the FIFA World Cup next year will have to be postponed. Chief Justice Ron Skolrood stated in a notice published on Monday that the tournament should have "very significant impacts" on the functioning of the courts in the relevant Supreme Court premises. The…
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