A new study out of the University of British Columbia documents how societies have systematically evolved away from polygamy because of the social problems it causes. Via “Is Polygamy Really So Awful?” / Slate
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Canadian newspaper: Enforce the law
” … an appellate court decision is months, or more likely, years away. During that time, many women, men and children could be adversely affected. If law enforcement personnel refuse to proceed, then shame on them. And if we, the people of B.C., fail to demand that law enforcement does its job – if we [...]
Group delighted with court decision
The members of the Bountiful Roundtable, an ad hoc committee consisting of representatives from concerned women’s groups and individuals, are extremely gratified to learn of the decision of Mr. Justice Bauman regarding the polygamy law, said co-chairs Maureen Johnston and Gwen Smith. via Anti-Polygamy Group Delighted With Ruling / 100 Mile House Free Press
Canadian polygamy laws upheld by court
B.C. Supreme Court has upheld Canada’s polygamy laws, but said minors who end up in polygamous marriages should be exempt from prosecution. In a 335-page decision released on Wednesday, Chief Justice Robert Bauman ruled in favour of the section of the Criminal Code outlawing polygamous unions. Via Canada’s polygamy laws upheld by B.C. Supreme Court [...]
B.C. ruling expected Nov. 23
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Supreme Court is expected to release its long-awaited ruling in a polygamy case on Nov. 23. In April, after 42 days of hearing evidence about whether or not Canada’s polygamy law is constitutional, Chief Justice Robert Bauman reserved judgment. Bauman’s ruling will be posted on the B.C. Supreme Court website, [...]
Winston Blackmore loses bid in court
Canada’s highest profile polygamist has not only lost in an attempt to win a sweeping ban on the use of evidence and witness testimony in federal Tax Court, Winston Blackmore was ordered to pay $50,000 in costs. via Polygamist Winston Blackmore loses bid for evidence bad in tax court / The Vancouver Sun
Polygamist wants lifestyle details banned
VANCOUVER — Details of child brides and the polygamist way of life in Bountiful, B.C. could burst into the public domain in unprecedented detail thanks to the tax man. Winston Blackmore, one of the leaders of the breakaway Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the province’s southeast, has been assessed hundreds of [...]
Polygamy witnesses anonymous
B.C.’s top trial judge has ordered a publication ban on the names of polygamists who might testify at a hearing to determine the constitutionality of Canada’s polygamy laws. B.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Bauman said he imposed the order in order to allow the case to proceed with a “complete record and full argument [...]
Polyamorists want court to declare group love legal
Is polyamory the new gay? Thats what John Ince and the Canadian Polyamory Advocacy Association would have us believe. via Vancouver Sun: Polyamorists want court to declare group love legal.
Polygamy test case ramping up | Mindelle Jacobs
In one corner is feisty Alberta farm wife Nancy Mereska, president of Stop Polygamy in Canada. Her grassroots group is so poor it had to put out a plea over the Internet for funds to pay for the travel expenses of one of their witnesses — a woman who grew up in a polygamous family [...]
