 
INTERNATIONAL JURISTS ASSESS CANADA’S ANTI-TERROR LAWS As part of a world-wide probe, the International Commission of Jurists held hearings in Canada in an attempt to assess how well this country balances counter-terrorism and human rights. Headed by Justice Arthur Chaskalson of South Africa and Professor Robert Goodman of the United States, the Commission heard from a score of Canadian experts and activists. Appearing for CCLA, General Counsel Alan Borovoy argued that Canada has created too much unrestrained and needless power toostracize terrorist suspects, conceal information from legal proceedings, and intrude upon the privacy of citizens and residents. He also complained about the inadequacy of current safeguards. To remedy this, he called for the narrowing of these powers, along with independent investigation of complaints, greater ministerial power to direct national security operations, and a system to independently audit all of the government’s activities in the area of national security. | CCLA In The Schools | Join Us | Feedback | Search | Other Interesting Sites | Home |
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