Threats to Legal Independence in British Columbia and House Arrest for Manslaughter

Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan

Could the very pillars of legal independence be shaking in British Columbia? Michael Mulligan, Barrister and solicitor of Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joins us in dissecting the controversial Legal Professions Act. His perspective shines an unflinching light on how this act could threaten the impartiality crucial to our justice system and the public interest. Get ready for a stirring analysis of the government's rush to legislate, the alarm sounded by legal professionals, and the constitutional challenges now rising to the surface.
Switching gears, we take a closer look at a recent manslaughter case that has left the legal community and public pondering the nuances of justice. Mulligan unpacks the sentencing of a Trinity Western University security guard, convicted of manslaughter and handed an 18-month conditional sentence. This segment explores the delicate balance of judicial discretion, weighing intent against outcome and character against the gravity of loss. We'll also touch upon the escalating stakes in residential tenancy disputes finding their way to the Supreme Court, showcasing the evolving landscape of legal accountability and the complexities that lie therein.
Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.

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1. Legal Act Controversy and Sentencing (00:00:00)

2. Sentencing Complexities in Manslaughter Case (00:07:07)

3. Residential Tenancy Cases and Supreme Court (00:13:56)