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Contempt of court 2022 BCSC 659

Teal Cedar Products Ltd. v. Rainforest Flying Squad

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Supreme Court of British Columbia

Sentencing for criminal contempt arising from a dangerous Fairy Creek protest stunt. The court held that altruistic motive reduced culpability but custody was still necessary.

  • Civil disobedience
  • Denunciation and deterrence
  • Parity in sentencing
  • Plea agreement reliance
  • Credit for time served
  • Criminal-contempt
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