Miller

The Law of Contempt in Canada

This book is a concise, practical treatise on the Canadian Law of contempt, from both common law and statutory sources. Of interest to both the practitioner and the academic, the book deals with the civil and criminal aspects of contempt. Beginning with a lively historical survey of the law of contempt, the book then offers chapters dealing with procedural, jurisdictional and constitutional issues. Next, the law relating to the disobedience of court process and procedures, as well as the law relating to court and publication bans. In the wake if th Paul Bernardo and O.J. Simpson cases, questions around the issue of media rights and freedoms versus the protection of the judicial process are answered. Other practical features include an overview of available defences, a digest of penalties and sentences, and an annotated glossary of terms. Finally, the book includes a chapter on the important subject of appeals.