Lawyer Calls for More Document Disclosure
By 250 News
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 10:10 AM
Prince George, B.C. – The trial of Councillor Brian Skakun got underway at 9:39 this morning, but took a break within 20 minutes of that start.
It is clear the preparation for this trial has come down to the wire, and within 20 minutes of sorting through documents, the court took a half hour break so Skakun’s lawyer , Jon Duncan, could confer with his client about an affidavit Duncan says was filed just this morning.
It is the disclosure of documents which could see this trial face further delays as Duncan is filing an application with the Court for the disclosure of more documents.
Provincial Court Justice Kenneth Ball is presiding on this case. Judge Ball normally sits in court in Surrey, but was brought in to Prince George to hear this case to avoid any possibility of a conflict given the community profile of the accused.
Skakun is accused of breaching the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. At issue is the release of a confidential report which examined the relationship of a former Superintendent of the RCMP detachment and the Manager of Civilian services at the detachment. The report, which came to be known as the “Kitty Heller Report” found it’s way into the hands of a CBC reporter, and was posted on the internet.
Through the sorting of documents to be entered as exhibits, Skakun sat stoically, listening intently to his lawyer and the Crown.
Meantime, outside the courtroom half a dozen witnesses sit and wait for their turn to be called to testify.
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Posted by: Slim2229 on October 26 2010 10:45 AM