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Surrey Six court delays prompt crticism from the NDP
VANCOUVER/CKNW (AM980)
Shane Woodford | Email news tips to shane.woodford@corusent.com
3/15/2013

The NDP's Attorney General critic is also condemning the court delays in the three 'Surrey Six' trials.

Leonard Krog says with the crime happening in 2007 and first appearances by the three accused in 2009 the legal stalling does nothing but generate a negative reaction from people.

"I think British Columbians become outraged and disgusted by what goes on in the Justice system when they see serious examples like this."
 
Krog says the accused, witnesses, and the families of the victims deserve trials in a reasonable timeframe.

"And that means you know we have to give the emphasis where its appropriate I understand in this particular case there are serious pre-trial applications and a great amount of evidence to be reviewed by the defense. From the public perspective the people on the outside looking in they wonder why it takes so long."

While Krog urges change he would only say his party will do its bit if they get elected but wouldn't provide specifics or how it would be paid for.

"Life is always uncertain so I never have complete confidence in anything. if we are elected as government in May 14th that would be wonderful and the NDP will have an opportunity to do what it can to ensure the justice system moves more quickly because there is no question from every aspect of it the greatest complaint is it takes to long, it is too expensive, and people are losing faith in it."

The trials of Cody Haevischer, Matthew Johnston, and Michael Le were supposed to start in May but have now been pushed off until mid-September.


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  1. Reality Check posted on 03/15/2013 03:12 PM
    These types of so called "news" storey's are absolutely unacceptable. What is the storey? Yes, we are all concerned about the delay justice of this horrific crime, but for goodness sakes, the NDP need to provide clear and concise answers as to how they believe an NDP government would do better & prevent these types of delay's from happening. What is the plan? If hiring more judges, expanding the judicial system, what is the plan to pay for this? is there a different way to manage? tell the BC people for god's sake instead of wagging your bloody finger & telling us how bad the Liberals are & that this would not happen under Mr. Dix.
    1. Ron_26 posted on 03/15/2013 03:36 PM
      @Reality Check They said they'd do their "bit". How much more could we ask?
    2. bctaxpayer posted on 03/15/2013 03:53 PM
      @Reality Check It will not take much common sense to improve on the corrupt BC LIE berals. From bill bennett up wards to risky clark they are a bunch of arrogant goof balls. NO LESS.
  2. commonsense posted on 03/15/2013 03:48 PM
    "While Krog urges change he would only say his party will do its bit if they get elected but wouldn't provide specifics or how it would be paid for."

    So what good is that? It's too slow, but we wont do much to change it!
    1. bctaxpayer posted on 03/15/2013 03:54 PM
      @commonsense Let krueger go back to the FLINT STONES LOOKS LIKE HE JUST CAME FROM THEIR MEETING.
    2. LorAx posted on 03/15/2013 04:46 PM
      @commonsense let's get more judges, if we did not spend $16,000,000 on Liberal advertising we would be able to hire judges. What about the cost of hiring people in the government to conduct Liberal research? There is definitely money available, but it all depends on your priorities.
  3. StephenG_3 posted on 03/15/2013 04:09 PM
    Once again, the NDP complain, but have zero plan to offer, no costing or anything.

    The NDP are the great whiners crying about everything but provide zero alternatives. This tells me the NDP are inept.
    1. commonsense posted on 03/15/2013 04:32 PM
      @StephenG_3 I can just imagine if they win the election and they have their first caucus meeting.

      Dix: "Okay, what do we do first?"
      Caucus: *Looks at one another while crickets are sounding*

      Dix: "So how do we solve the backlog in the justice system?"
      Krog: "By doing our bit"
    2. LorAx posted on 03/15/2013 04:47 PM
      @StephenG_3 let's get more judges, if we did not spend $16,000,000 on Liberal advertising we would be able to hire judges. What about the cost of hiring people in the government to conduct Liberal research? There is definitely money available, but it all depends on your priorities.
  4. RichardF_4221 posted on 03/15/2013 04:37 PM
    Reforms need to be reformed apparently.

    Maybe we should put more money into education after all.
  5. RobK_3 posted on 03/15/2013 04:40 PM
    The liberal apologists on here need to remember that there was a report commissioned by the liberals that came out quite a few months ago now that pointed to horrible inefficiencies in the justice system and proposed solutions. Those solutions, if implemented, could go a long ways to reducing the delays in the justice system.

    What have the liberals done with this report? Nothing, zip, nada. Kick them out and that the NDP have a go.
  6. RichardF_4221 posted on 03/15/2013 04:42 PM
    Copy and paste from the website of the Canadian Department Of Justice.

    The Criminal Justice Program derives from the Minister of Justice’s responsibilities under the Department of Justice Act and under the Constitution Act, section 91(27) which provides that the criminal law, except the constitution of the courts of criminal jurisdiction, but including criminal procedure, are matters of exclusive federal authority.

    This is NOT a provincial election issue. It is a FEDERAL issue. Might be why Mr Krog didn't commit to much beyond "we'll do our bit". Might be why the REFORMS NEEDING REFORMED haven't been done by the current government also.
    1. RobK_3 posted on 03/15/2013 04:47 PM
      @RichardF_4221 The operation of the Courts and the management of trials is a PROVINCIAL responsibility.
    2. LorAx posted on 03/15/2013 04:49 PM
      @RichardF_4221 with respect, you are wrong. I agree with RobK_3, the management of the trials is a provincial responsibility.
  7. RichardF_4221 posted on 03/15/2013 08:41 PM
    I stand corrected. I thought Supreme Court for criminal matters was a federal court. I now have learned that it's not just the Provincial court (which hears the preliminary hearing), but also the Supreme Court of British Columbia which hears serious crimes and criminal jury trials. Only the laws are under federal jurisdiction to create, and alter.
    1. LorAx posted on 03/16/2013 01:19 PM
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