All charges have been withdrawn against a police officer of the Ontario Provincial Police at the request of the Crown further to the Crown’s assessment that there was no reasonable prospect of conviction in the matter. The officer’s matter concluded on March 25, 2024. You can read the news coverage from the CBC, CTV News, and the Toronto Star.
Joseph Markson to present at upcoming PAO Employment Conference
Joseph Markson will present at this year’s Police Association of Ontario (PAO) Employment Conference.
The conference brings together police leaders and executives to discuss topics of collective bargaining, inclusion, harassment and discrimination, and legal updates facing law enforcement organizations today. The conference will be held February 26, 2024 in Toronto. You can find out more about the conference here.
Joseph Markson recognized by Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2024 for his work in Criminal Defence
Markson Law congratulates Joseph Markson, who was selected by his peers for recognition in the 18th Edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Canada in the category of Criminal Defence.
Charges laid against Crown witness in Markson Law matter
Markson Law represented a police officer of the Niagara Regional Police Service whose matter concluded in December 2021 with a stay of charges at the request of the Crown after the credibility of the Crown’s key witness was called into question. Earlier this week, the witness was charged with perjury in relation to the testimony given at trial. You can read the news coverage from CBC and The Star.
Joseph Markson recognized by Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2023 for his work in Criminal Defence
Markson Law congratulates Joseph Markson, who was selected by his peers for recognition in the 17th Edition of Best Lawyers™ in Canada in the category of Criminal Defence.
Kate Robertson appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of Human Rights Watch Canada
In 2022, Kate Robertson was appointed to serve on the Board of Human Rights Watch Canada. In particular, Kate will serve on the Board’s Governance Committee. Human Rights Watch is one of the world’s leading independent organizations dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world. Human Rights Watch Canada was established in 2002 to advance education on human rights issues both in Canada and around the world, and to increase support for the work of Human Rights Watch worldwide.
Analysis by Kate Robertson featured in the Canadian Human Rights Commission's 2021 Annual Report to Parliament
In its 2021 report to Parliament, published in April 2022, the Canadian Human Rights Commission featured an interview by Kate Robertson on issues at the intersection of human rights and criminal justice. Access to the report is available here.