In his 17-page ruling, Quebec Court Judge Dennis Galiatsatos raises concerns over an amendment to Bill 101 requiring the immediate and simul
A Quebec judge is questioning amendments to the province's French language charter, warning of potential delays in an upcoming English trial.
In a 17-page ruling, Quebec Court Judge Dennis Galiatsatos raises concerns over an amendment to Bill 101 requiring the immediate and simultaneous filing of French translation at the time a criminal court ruling comes down.
The judge is presiding over a criminal trial to be held in English starting two days after the law takes effect, June 1.
Galiatsatos writes that the constitutionality of the new rule needs to be debated in the context of his case.
The judge says families will all have to wait several additional weeks or months to receive the final judgment since it would have to be translated, reviewed, corrected and approved. [...]
Continue Reading.
Tagging: @newsfromstolenland
