As the Representative of a Major Newspaper Chain You Are

question 31

Multiple Choice

As the representative of a major newspaper chain you are opposed to the recent tendency of judges to grant publication bans during the court proceedings of controversial and high-profile trials. Together with several of your colleagues from other media organizations you decide to challenge the most recent ban.

• A) Your challenge would be brought as a proceeding in a court of original jurisdiction.
• B) If you are not successful you would be granted an appeal of your case to the Supreme Court of Canada.
• C) The proper forum for your challenge is the Canadian Judicial Council since it involves the actions of a judge.
• D) All of the responses are correct.
• E) None of the responses are correct

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Definitions:

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Utilitarian View

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