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Oh Canada!, where Polygamy is only legal for kids

Posted on November 23, 2011 by samchapman

In a shock judgement that is out of line with decades of legal opinion on the subject, British Columbia’s Chief Justice Robert Baumann today ruled that Canada’s polygamy ban was constitutional, except for under-18’s. While the judgement is puzzling on … Continue reading →

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Remember, Remember, 23rd November

Posted on November 17, 2011 by samchapman

Next Wednesday is set to be a big day in B.C. as the Supreme Court of the Canadian Province rules on whether the Canadian Criminal Code provision against polygamy is a breach of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This … Continue reading →

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Say what, how many husbands in the Brown family?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by samchapman

Let’s hope that Judge Waddoups is not completely new to the whole “Sister Wives” business, because if he goes off the paperwork submitted by the Brown clan and lawyer Jonathan Turley on Monday, he will be led to believe that … Continue reading →

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Polygamy in Utah – only illegal if you commit another crime?

Posted on September 7, 2011 by samchapman

Imagine you had committed a crime that could send you to prison for several years, and the cops had found out, but you can rest easy because in your back pocket you have a letter from the State’s Attorney General … Continue reading →

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