Court quashes appeal for judicial review of B.C. COVID-19 orders
- Three judges in British Columbia quashed a petition for judicial review of COVID-19 orders, stating it was moot as the orders no longer exist.
- The petitioners, a group of 11, argued that the vaccine mandates violated the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Constitution Act.
- Respondents, including Dr. Bonnie Henry, claimed the appeal had no practical effect as the orders were rescinded on July 26, 2024.
- The judges ruled that the appeal was moot since the public health emergency allowing the orders has ended.
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'Moot': Court quashes appeal for judicial review of B.C. COVID-19 orders
3 judges say the appeal would be moot as orders no longer in effect
·Salmon Arm, Canada
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