CPSSLaw2022

We are representing Central Peel Secondary School for OJEN's Twitter Moot competition.

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

At the end of the day, we still stand by our initial claims that enacting cameras into a court of law is detrimental to society and our legal system. @OJEN_ROEJ #OJENROEJFA22

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

We appreciate being a part of @OJEN_ROEJ as we had so much fun debating. This experience allowed us to explore the in’s and out’s of the Canadian judicial system, specifically in relation to adding cameras and the legal implications that go along with it. (1/2) #OJENROEJFA22

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

@sdcilaw I'm sorry the debate is about should Canadian law allow live broadcasts of trials, not keeping recordings. Moreover, what's the point of keeping tapes if only people with special permissions can access them, it would be a waste of time and resources. @OJEN_ROEJ
#OJENROEJFA22

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

@BloorLaw @OJEN_ROEJ Agreed, but what stops you from taking a picture or recording off of another device of the trial footage? We must consider all possibilities. #OJENROEJFA22 @OJEN_ROEJ

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

@HshsMoot @OJEN_ROEJ I would like to divert your attention back to the fact that we are debating on the Canadian Constitution. #OJENROEJFA22 @OJEN_ROEJ

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

@BloorLaw @OJEN_ROEJ No, public attendance is not an infringement to privacy. Despite them being able to view the trial, they cannot take pictures or videos, which prevents information to spread to the mases. In a live broadcast, the clip can be reuploaded and manipulated. @OJEN_ROEJ #OJENROEJFA22

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

The presence of cameras is only acceptable when the media doesn’t decide to modify the facts and the intentions of the statements, and CONSENT. When a court participant sees these cameras as an invasion of privacy, NO means NO. (4/4)

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

The fundamental difference between civil and criminal cases is that there are accessible documents in civil proceedings. Clearly, civil is a dispute between individuals or corporations where they disagree on legal matters privately. (1/4) @OJEN_ROEJ #OJENROEJFA22

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

Criminal cases on the other hand are between the Crown (our government) and the accused. The relationship between the Crown in the judicial system truly paints the perfect picture of how the government serves justice. (3/4)

[OJEN / ROEJ @OJEN_ROEJ]

#OJENROEJFA22 Filming with our website behind you is attempting to influence the judges, but it's cool bc it's working

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

@BloorLaw @OJEN_ROEJ Why? It is because of the common idea that privacy is the utmost priority and bias STILL exists. (2/2) @OJEN_ROEJ #OJENROEJFA22

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

@BloorLaw @OJEN_ROEJ In 1984 it was said that filming in courtrooms was inevitable, but more than a couple decades later, they are still prohibited in courtrooms for the majority despite the advancements in technology. (Lepofsky) (1/2) @OJEN_ROEJ #OJENROEJFA22

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

@BloorLaw @OJEN_ROEJ How are you going to ensure that though?

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

@Jeffgrossatlaw @BloorLaw “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” - Harvey Reginald Specter
#ojenroejfa22 @OJEN_ROEJ

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

@kuhrelle @OJEN_ROEJ Education is important but so is section 11d of the Canadian Charter, which protects an individual's right to a fair trial, live broadcast invites the public to make judgments on an individual, a role typically reserved for the judge and jury. #OJENROEJFA22 @OJEN_ROEJ

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

@Dalimam5056 @skourouk7359 @ProvostLaw @OJEN_ROEJ When deciding a verdict, the prosecutors need to be as objective as possible. Due to a witness simply showcasing emotions, this doesn't discount the facts of the case. Is someone innocent simply because they are crying? #OJENROEJFA22 @OJEN_ROEJ

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

@fatimakhxn @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw It is very unlikely for people to be genuine knowing that their family, community and even perpetrators are watching them. Being in court is stressful on it's own, however adding cameras into the mix makes the experience exponentially scary (2/2) #OJENROEJFA22
@OJEN_ROEJ

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

One viewpoint that is not mentioned is the impact cameras can have on legal proceedings. Witnesses may commit perjury as, despite being innocent they might crumble under pressure knowing that friends, family and the media are watching.
@OJEN_ROEJ #OJENROEJFA22

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

@fatimakhxn @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw When you say cameras help increase accountability, the verdict and reliability are not influenced by these cameras whatsoever but are discovered by court participants. (2/2) #OJENROEJFA22 @OJEN_ROEJ

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

The Youth Criminal Justice Act protects the privacy of young people who are accused or found guilty of a crime by maintaining the secrecy of their identity and other personal information. Exactly, how do live broadcasting trials align with this act, then? #OJENROEJFA22 @OJEN_ROEJ

[CPSSLaw2022 @CPSSLaw2022]

@fatimakhxn @OJEN_ROEJ @ProvostLaw Just to clarify, the accountability you speak of is in the hands of the judicial system, NOT the general population. The benefit of these cameras is argued to spread information and educate the audience on our judicial system. (1/2)