(Quebec) The Legault government ensures that there will be no more phantom trials in Quebec.
Posted at 11:28
The Minister of Justice, Simon Jolin-Barrette, said Thursday that he discussed with “all stakeholders” so that never again this kind of procedure is held in secret.
“I have had discussions with the management of the Superior Court and the Court of Quebec, and everyone is unanimous on this point: this should not be done in Quebec and it will not happen again,” he said. said during question period.
Remember that this case sparked a controversy that goes beyond the legal community.
In effect, The Press recently revealed that a secret trial had been held by the Court of Quebec and there is no record of it. The identity of the judge, the parties and even the date and place where it took place were kept secret.
However, this goes against the fundamental rule that justice must be public.