B.C. judge finds delays in child sex assault case went beyond trial 'ceiling'
- A British Columbia judge found trial delays for a man accused of sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl exceeded the Supreme Court of Canada's timelines, resulting in the case being stayed.
- Judge Mayland McKimm noted various delays, including the Crown's failure to assign a prosecutor, a missing interpreter, and a witness's illness.
- The ruling highlighted that these delays surpassed the 18-month limit for timely trials, warning of systemic issues within the court scheduling model.
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