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AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES LEGISLATION INTRODUCED

Released on June 1, 2004

Amendments to Saskatchewan Public Inquiries legislation introduced today will help protect Commissioners from the possibility of legal action being brought against them as a result of their duties.

The Public Inquiries Amendment Act, 2004 will provide a Commissioner of a Public Inquiry and their legal counsel with the same legal immunities and privileges enjoyed by a Judge of the Court of Queen's Bench in the performance of his or her duties. The amendment is being brought forward by the Government in response to a request by legal counsel for the Stonechild Inquiry, Mr. Joel Hesje, Q.C.

"This amendment is consistent with the policy of this government that Commissioners to a public inquiry, and their legal counsel, must be free to operate without the concern that their report or other actions will in any way form the basis of a personal legal action against them," Justice Minister Frank Quennell said. "By introducing this amendment, we help to ensure that a full and frank report will be forthcoming from any public inquiry held under the Act."

The provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec all currently have legislation that provides immunity protection for Commissioners of inquiry.

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For More Information, Contact:

Debi McEwen
Justice
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-6043

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