For Immediate Release
After 5 days of evidence and testimony, the Canadian Right to Food Charter Challenge Trial (Possession of Urban Chickens) concluded on March 9, 2012. After 180 days (5 months, 28 days), a decision will be made in the Canadian Right to Food Trial. Judge Catherine Skene will render her decision in Calgary on Sept 5, 2012.
The CR2FT originated with a bylaw infraction for the possession of urban chickens in Calgary, Alberta. It has since evolved into a complex legal argument.
The trial involved:
1. Challenging two Municipal Government Act items
2. Challenging six Charter Challenge items (Sections 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 7 15, 27)
3. One United Nations Human Rights Declaration Assertion (UNHRD, Article 25)
The Right to Food has never been challenged or cited in Canadian Law.
The charter challenge decision will impact all 35 Million Canadians.
Canadian Right to Food Trial Verdict:
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 in Courtroom 1106 at 1:30 p.m. Calgary Courthouse.
Contact:
Paul Hughes
c403.383.3420
paul@paulin8.com
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After 5 days of evidence and testimony, the Canadian Right to Food Charter Challenge Trial (Possession of Urban Chickens) concluded on March 9, 2012. After 180 days (5 months, 28 days), a decision will be made in the Canadian Right to Food Trial. Judge Catherine Skene will render her decision in Calgary on Sept 5, 2012.
The CR2FT originated with a bylaw infraction for the possession of urban chickens in Calgary, Alberta. It has since evolved into a complex legal argument.
The trial involved:
1. Challenging two Municipal Government Act items
2. Challenging six Charter Challenge items (Sections 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 7 15, 27)
3. One United Nations Human Rights Declaration Assertion (UNHRD, Article 25)
The Right to Food has never been challenged or cited in Canadian Law.
22 countries now have a Right to Food enshrined in their constitution as a result of each nation embracing their international obligations, as set forth in the UNHRD.
The charter challenge decision will impact all 35 Million Canadians.
Canadian Right to Food Trial Verdict:
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 in Courtroom 1106 at 1:30 p.m. Calgary Courthouse.
Contact:
Paul Hughes
c403.383.3420
paul@paulin8.com
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Eventually! Will send some positive thoughts on the way.
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