US EditionTime limits were meant to speed up justice. They also halt hundreds of criminal cases
- Over 400 criminal cases in Canada have been dismissed or withdrawn since last year due to Jordan challenges, which are linked to delays in bringing cases to trial.
- Premier David Eby stated that it was due to a "perfect storm" of delays and emphasized that "not one case should be dismissed this way."
- Criminal defense lawyer Stacey Purser noted that the Jordan ruling has not created the expected urgency in the legal process.
42 Articles
42 Articles
26 criminal cases in B.C. were thrown out since 2023 thanks to time limits meant to speed up justice
When police turned up at Melanie Hatton's home in Kelowna, B.C., in November 2021, she says they found her in the bathroom covered in blood, with her then-husband Jeffrey Maclean standing over her "in an aggressive manner."
Time limits were meant to speed up justice. They also halt hundreds of criminal cases
Supporters say the so-called Jordan ruling has sped up proceedings and strengthened Charter rights for prompt justice. But the legacy of Jordan is mixed, and some victims say the time limits work in criminals' favour.
Canada trial time limits halt hundreds of cases
When police turned up at Melanie Hatton’s home in Kelowna, B.C., in November 2021, she says they found her in the bathroom covered in blood, her then-husband Jeffrey Maclean was standing over her “in an aggressive manner.” She describes a gruesome scene in a court filing, with blood from her head wound allegedly smeared on Maclean’s mouth from his whispering in her ear. The filing in a civil lawsuit against Maclean says he tolda 911 operator h…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 80% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
