R. Leslie Jackson

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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[]

  • 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[]

  1. ^ gnb.ca: "New chief provincial court judge appointed", 14 January 2014
  2. ^ a b gnb.ca: "R. Leslie Jackson to become associate chief judge (05/12/22)", 22 December 2005
  3. ^ gnb.ca: "R. Leslie Jackson named associate chief judge", 9 January 2006
  4. ^ nationalpost.com: "Financial motive behind New Brunswick businessman's murder: Police documents", 5 October 2012
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