The federal government has announced its intention to appeal the decision by Justice Dawson to release Mohamed Harkat on bail / house arrest. Lawyers for the federal government will be asking a judge to delay Harkat’s release pending the conclusion of the appeal, according to the Ottawa Citizen. Mohamed’s wife, Sophie, has expressed ‘disgust’ at the announcement. It should be noted that Mohamed was never actually released following the May 23 decision by Dawson; The Justice for Mohamed Harkat committee has been working to raise the necessary $35,000 in bail to secure his release, and is still short. You can read Sophie’s comments on the situation, and her request for assistance, on the freemohamed website.
John Gray, writing for CBC In Depth, has an interesting commentary on the ability and willingness of Canadians to overlook secret evidence, detention without trial, and other practices in Canada, owing to the fact that they are not as egregious and recognizable as the practices at Guantanamo.
Mike L
John Gray, writing for CBC In Depth, has an interesting commentary on the ability and willingness of Canadians to overlook secret evidence, detention without trial, and other practices in Canada, owing to the fact that they are not as egregious and recognizable as the practices at Guantanamo.
Mike L
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