"Unwritten Constitutional Principles" by Madam Justice Beverly McLachlin, Speech of 1 Dec 2005 in New Zealand (Lord Cooke Lecture)

Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin tells a New Zealand audience of jurists that judges should not hesitate to "trump" the Constitution if they disagree with its values. This scanned version was obtained directly from the organizers of the Lord Cooke lecture,... More

Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin tells a New Zealand audience of jurists that judges should not hesitate to "trump" the Constitution if they disagree with its values. This scanned version was obtained directly from the organizers of the Lord Cooke lecture, upon confirmation with the Chief Justice. Less