The human-rights tribunals are a censorâ??s dream. Under Canadaâ??s human-rights act, commissioners can convict if they believe any published material is â??likely to expose a person or persons to hatred or contempt.â?? Since they are â??remedialâ?? institutions and not real courts, they need not follow strict legal procedures or grant traditional rights of the accused. No one goes to prison, but the panels can fine and silence people at will â?? and run up the lawyer bills for years. Truth is no defense, and commissioners are authorized to confiscate a computer without a warrant.
John Leo Canadian Kangaroos
The Canadian Human Rights Commission, which enforces the act, has a record of conviction that recalls the awful efficiency of Soviet courts: In over three decades of existence, the commission has yet to find someone innocent.
Jacob Laksin Free Speech on trial
both from Melanie Phillips Jihad of the Word
