The new chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada says the system for dealing with complaints of serious misconduct by judges needs an overhaul. Wagner was named chief justice in mid-December to replace the retiring Beverley McLachlin. Wagner says judicial complaints system stuck in the 1970s1:11As an example, he suggests that courts must more carefully weigh the rights of accused persons against a country's desire to fight terrorism. But the new chief addressed the prime minister and Justice Minister Judy Wilson-Raybould directly in pointing out the failings of the system used by the Canadian Judicial Council in resolving complaints against judges. Wagner added that the court system, in general, needs to be updated to reflect a desire for increased openness.

Source: CBC News February 05, 2018 23:15 UTC