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National Judicial Institute
November 8 2022 - November 10 2022

Supreme Court of British Columbia Education Seminar – Fall 2022

This program for the judges of the Supreme Court of British Columbia explored recent trends and developments relating to three primary topics: family, civil, and criminal law.

Number of Participants: 99

Overview

This program for the judges of the Supreme Court of British Columbia explored recent trends and developments relating to three primary topics: family, civil, and criminal law.

Objective

The program aimed to showcase recent decisions and potential challenges in the areas of civil and criminal law. A further objective was to enhance judges’ practical skills for navigating social context considerations in their role, including in the intersection between criminal law and Indigenous legal traditions and in the context of credibility assessments.

Summary

The program began by exploring questions related to judicial wellness and identified potential stressors inside and outside of the courtroom. The program also addressed recent case-law relating to relocation questions in family law and potential issues in defamation law, including in the context of alleged sexual assaults, anti-SLAPP legislation, and disclosure. Other sessions examined the intersection between Indigenous legal traditions and criminal law, credibility assessments and cultural context, and effective planning conferences in civil and criminal matters.