Judge apologizes to Peel rapper ‘Avalanche The Architect’ for describing lyrics with “black macho flavour”
Photo courtesy of Darren John
Now, following a complaint to the CJC filed in July, and a review by another judge, Quigley has admitted that his choice of words could have compromised people’s faith in the ruling.
“Justice Quigley reviewed your complaint and advised he did not intend to make any comment that could be perceived as racist. The phrase he used was intended to describe the tone and tenor of the lyrics of your songs as a factual matter. Justice Quigley regrets using the phrase he did and, in retrospect, acknowledges he could have chosen his words more carefully and with a higher degree of sensitivity,” writes Norman Sabourin, executive director and senior general counsel for the Canadian Judicial Council.
My follow-up on a previous story The Pointer covered when Quigley first made his ruling.
Now, Justice Michael Quigley admits to insensitive language in his ruling against Darren John’s application for legal assistance, but says he “did not intend to make any comment that could be perceived as racist.”
That’s according to a letter from the Canadian Judicial Council after John filed a complaint about the words Quigley used in turning down his request for monetary help in appealing a conviction of uttering threats. The chief justice, the letter says, “is satisfied that Justice Quigley does regret the unintended interpretation of his words.”
Published on January 15, 2019 in The Pointer - Brampton
