Balancing Transparency and Fairness in Canadian Justice

This presentation explores the complexities of publication bans in the Canadian legal system, as exemplified by Justice Anne MacKenzie's decision during the Hells Angels trial. It examines the balance between open court principles and the protection of trial integrity, comparisons to transparency in U.S. courts, and broader implications for judicial discretion. Key issues include transparency in judicial processes, fairness in trials, and public access to court information, culminating in...