Monday, March 11, 4pm-515pm – Queen’s Law 001
Mandatory Fines as Cruel and Unusual Punishment: Reflecting on R v. Boudreault, 2018 SCC 58

Lisa Kerr -- introductions and basic overview of R v. Boudreault (10 minutes)
Terry Skolnick -- significance of R v. Boudreault (10 minutes)
Don Stuart -- significance of R v. Boudreault (10 minutes)
Paciocco JA -- reflections on the mandatory victim surcharge generally, relevant experience as a trial judge dealing with defendants who struggle with these penalties, reaction to R v. Boudreault (15-20 minutes)
Questions & Discussion (up to 30 minutes)

This event will be followed by a reception in the Student Lounge.