On February 28th, Melanie spoke via webcast to the Ontario Bar Association on the topic of “post-bail hearing practical considerations”, specifically, bail variations and bail reviews.
Webb quoted in CBA National on SCC decision dealing with sexual consent and use of condoms
Last Friday, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in R. v. Kirkpatrick, which ruled that when someone is required by their partner to wear a condom during sex but they do not, they could be guilty of sexual assault.
Webb to chair program on s. 11(b) at the Canadian Bar Association
On April 5th, Melanie will chair a webinar on section 11(b) (the Charter right to trial within a reasonable time), at the Canadian Bar Association. The program will include panelists from across Canada, and include a “cross-country check-up” on on how the courts have been treating “Covid-related” delay, among other topics.