In an interview with The West Block’s Mercedes Stephenson, Simon Fraser University’s Megan MacKenzie said the way the lawsuit was handled in court and the decision not to leave Vance on a criminal record speaks to long-standing cultural challenges that remain in system of civil justice.
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“It is already very difficult for the victims to show up. It’s so personal. It is difficult for their lives. “They have nothing to gain but a sense of justice,” said MacKenzie, who holds the Simons Chair in International Law and Human Security and specializes in military culture. The story goes on under the ad “So to see a case like this result, in essence, in a backlash and cheers instead of a criminal conviction, I think is really discouraging.” 2: 28 The Conservatives whistle the Liberals in Parliament after admitting the guilt of General Jonathan Vance The Conservatives whistle the Liberals in Parliament after admitting the guilt of General Jonathan Vance During the hearing, the defense repeatedly highlighted Vance’s military service history, with Judge Robert Waden describing him as a “man of good character” who still had “much to contribute”. Trending Stories
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“I do not think it is necessary to impose a criminal sentence on you,” Wadden said in a statement on Wednesday. Six letters of recommendation in support of Vance’s character were read in court. The victim’s impact statement was not.
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The story goes on under the ad McKenzie said the need for military leaders to consider withdrawing his honors from Vance, such as the notorious Military Value Battalion, is even more important in light of the acquittal. “Simply transferring military affairs to the political system will not be a silver bullet,” he said. “We have even broader cultural issues. “Therefore, I believe that taking away one’s prices and all the access and benefits one derives from it is at least something in the face of a complete failure to be accountable in terms of justice.” According to the terms of the acquittal granted by the judge, Vance has to complete 80 hours of community service and can not contact Major Kellie Brennan, who identified herself as one of the women behind the allegations in an interview with The West Block in February. 21, 2021. Vance can only contact Brennan through legal counsel for family court matters. Vance and Brennan share a child, and Sellar told the court that Vance made payments to Brennan’s child support. 2:01 Internet comments mock Major Kellie Brennan’s testimony of military misconduct Online comments mock Maj’s testimony. Kellie Brennan for military misconduct – April 28, 2021 © 2022 Global News, part of Corus Entertainment Inc.
