Canadian Lawyer Magazine Interview With Eugene Meehan of Supreme Advocacy LLP

The magazine Canadian Lawyer recently published an interview with Eugene Meehan of Supreme Advocacy LLP.

Meehan is a veteran observer of the Supreme Court of Canada. The interview covered many issues, including how the country's top court has been evolving in recent years:

"Do you think the SCC is sufficiently transparent?
For a judicial institution, the Supreme Court is appropriately transparent. They release statistics, hold annual press briefings, and provide a regular flow of information about their operations through multiple channels. Compared to other public institutions, some may see the SCC as a bit reticent of what is expected today regarding full transparency. However, the judiciary has one hand tied behind its back: judges have the obligation of restraint, and public statements are generally frowned upon; any information released regarding the court or a judge could be seen to interfere with judicial independence."

"The chief justice has made great strides in transparency and getting the court outside Ottawa. News releases about judges may remain few, but the SCC may be more proactive in circumstances affecting its core operations."