The letter to BC Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Bauman, Associate Chief Justice Anne MacKenzie, Mr. Justice Joel Groves, and Ms. Jill Leacock, law officer contains a single error that must be corrected. In my letter I said that CTV is a part of the CanWest conglomerate and it is not. I apologize for the error, especially to CTV.
Almost all of the letter, otherwise, can stand.
CanWest is thought by many to be a supporter of the Gordon Campbell government. And the committee – with three CanWesters and one CTV person would not be likely to make a different finding, or – perhaps – be able to do so, since a vote would go 75% to CanWesters in a test.
I re-assert that I believe the make-up of the committee to vet accreditation for journalists at Supreme Court trials is a scandal – especially when the very wide range of sources available to provide committee members is considered. Even as the committee stands – with one member from CTV – I do not believe British Columbians would consider it acceptable in its make-up.
I continue to request accreditation for the trial, and request Supreme Court officers make a decision before Monday, May 17 and convey the decision to me.
Stumble It!