Michael Code is a Canadian judge. He sits on the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and is based in Toronto.[1] He is also a visiting faculty member at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, and was formerly a full-time professor there.[2][3]
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He presided over the trial of Dellen Millard and Mark Smich for the murder of Laura Babcock.[4][5]
In 2008, Code and former judge Patrick J. LeSage were appointed by the Ontario government to conduct a review of large and complex criminal case procedures. They presented their report to the province's Attorney General in November 2008. The LeSage-Code Report[6] led to the enactment of the Fair and Efficient Criminal Trials Act in June 2011.
References
edit- ^ "The Hon. Michael Code". Canadian Law List. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
- ^ "The Honourable Mr. Justice Michael Code". University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
- ^ "2015 Distinguished Alumnus: Michael Code '67, Real-World Problem Solver". School Ties. St. Michaerl's University School. March 2, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
- ^ Carter, Adam (December 7, 2017). "Judge begins charge to jury at Laura Babcock murder trial". CBC News. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
- ^ Martin, Shannon (December 16, 2017). "Dellen Millard and Mark Smich found guilty of 1st-degree murder in Laura Babcock's death". CBC News. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
- ^ "Report Of The Review Of Large And Complex Criminal Case Procedures".