I intend to comment but need to read and digest the decision -- that said I think Makin gets the decision, if not its implications, pretty well described in the Globe:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/supreme-court-wont-force-khadr-repatriation/article1448678/
Omar Khadr is not coming home yet – but the Supreme Court of Canada has moved his repatriation considerably closer.
In an 9-0 ruling this morning, the Court said that Canada violated Mr. Khadr's Charter rights by participating in illegal interrogation methods which included sleep deprivation.
It stressed that the constitutional breach is ongoing and “continues to this day.”
However, the court said that before stepping in to dictate a Canadian response on a sensitive question of foreign policy, the federal government must be given a chance to rectify Mr. Khadr's plight.
But should the government fail to act, the court warned that it has the power to move more overtly to aid Mr. Khadr.
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No offence, James, but Makin is dreaming when he claims:
But should the government fail to act, the court warned that it has the power to move more overtly to aid Mr. Khadr.
Where is that in the judgment?
I agree, James. An accurate reading; sort of...double dog dare time.
As for Dr. Dawg, you're in good company because I think Harper doesn't see it either.
foottothefire
Dr. Dawg -- you're right -- I reread it carefuilly and didn't see that
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