The West Coast Prison Justice Society / Prisoners’ Legal Services, represented by Alina Chekh, John Trueman, and Danielle Wierenga of Allen / McMillan Litigation Counsel, will be at the Supreme Court of Canada on May 13, 2025.
The appeal, Frank Dorsey and Ghassan Salah v. Attorney General of Canada, asks whether the ancient writ of habeas corpus should be available to incarcerated persons who have been wrongfully denied reclassification and transfer to a lower security level. The West Coast Prison Justice Society was granted leave to intervene to explain the impact the court’s decision will have on prisoners in maximum security institutions.
In his oral submissions to the Court, John will explain how a wrongful reclassification and transfer decision is as impactful — and as illegal — as wrongful imprisonment itself, and habeas corpus provides a timely, accessible, and effective remedy for such injustices.
The Supreme Court of Canada’s hearing on May 13 will be webcast live.