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R. v. Simpson

[1995] 1 SCR 449 Court SCC Decision date 1995-02-03 Docket 24099 English

PartiesDeborah Simpson Appellant·Her Majesty The Queen Respondent

Judges Lamer, Antonio; Sopinka, John; Gonthier, Charles Doherty; Cory, Peter deCarteret; McLachlin, Beverley; Iacobucci, Frank; Major, John C.

Delivered by Lamer C.J.

On appeal from Newfoundland and Labrador

Subjects Constitutional law

Contents

Lamer C.J.

Lamer C.J. ‑‑ With respect, we are all of the view that there was no reason for interfering with the exercise of discretion by the trial judge. The appeal is therefore allowed and the stay entered by the trial judge is restored.