Informer Privilege vs. Fair Public Trials and Damages for a Puck Injury

Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan

What happens when the right to a fair and public trial clashes with the need to protect informer confidentiality? This episode of our podcast takes you through a riveting journey into the complex world of informer privilege and the right to a transparent judicial process. We scrutinize a landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision involving a secret trial in Quebec, where the Quebec Court of Appeal overturned the conviction due to abuse of process. Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins us to dissect the intricate legal principles at play and ponder the broader implications for justice and transparency in Canada.
But that's not all. We'll also cover a gripping case from the BC Court of Appeal, where a woman was awarded over $1 million in damages after being struck by a hockey puck. This case exemplifies the intricacies of personal injury law, highlighting the challenges in compensating for lost future income and non-pecuniary damages. With expert insights from Michael Mulligan, our discussion provides a comprehensive look at these pivotal cases, offering a deeper understanding of the Canadian justice system's complexities and the ongoing tension between individual rights and public interest.
Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.

Chapters

1. Informer Privilege vs. Fair Trial (00:00:00)

2. Court Ruling on Informer Privilege (00:15:27)