Threats to defence lawyers in high-profile B.C. murder case prompt court safety concerns
Threats to the defence lawyers in a high-profile B.C. murder case have prompted calls from some defence lawyers and their associations for more safety measures, and suggestions that critics are overlooking important points about how justice is administered.
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Threats to the defence lawyers in a high-profile B.C. murder case have prompted calls from some defence lawyers and their associations for more safety measures, and suggestions that critics are overlooking important points about how justice is administered.