R. Leslie Jackson
Appearance
R. Leslie Jackson was the Chief Justice of the Provincial Court of New Brunswick until 14 January 2014, when he was continued in office as a supernumerary.[1]
Jackson received his LL.B. in 1970 from the University of New Brunswick.[2] His time in private practice ended on 7 November 1997 when he was created a Provincial Court justice.[2] He was promoted to the position of Associate Chief Justice on 9 January 2006.[3]
Notable cases
[edit]- The release, as the result of an application by the CBC and the Telegraph-Journal, of search warrant and other documents in the Richard Oland homicide, although the publication ban was partially maintained.[4]
- The 2017 labour dispute between the RCMP and Employment Canada, which occurred as the result of Justin Bourque's murderous actions.
References
[edit]- ^ gnb.ca: "New chief provincial court judge appointed", 14 January 2014
- ^ a b gnb.ca: "R. Leslie Jackson to become associate chief judge (05/12/22)", 22 December 2005
- ^ gnb.ca: "R. Leslie Jackson named associate chief judge", 9 January 2006
- ^ nationalpost.com: "Financial motive behind New Brunswick businessman's murder: Police documents", 5 October 2012