Lawyer concerned over proposed changes to criminal code

Lawyer concerned over proposed changes to criminal code

December 30, 2018 5:33 pm MST.

The proposed changes to the criminal code have passed its third reading. One of the changes includes the removal of peremptory challenges which allows lawyers to remove a potential juror without giving a reason. But Calgary lawyer, Balfour Der, says the changes would make it harder to find an impartial jury. Kristen Fong has more.

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