Judge to decide whether Oland domestic violence allegations will be made public
She said there's public interest in reporting on the evidence and findings, so that "the public may assess whether the order was properly issued." Andrik-Oland's lawyer Martha McCarthy said sometimes the open court principle "hampers access to justice," as in cases of sexual assault where victims don't come forward out of fear their complaint will be made public. McCarthy also said the details should remain under a publication ban to maintain her client's privacy. "She's entitled to finality and privacy," McCarthy said. "[She] didn't ask for any of this." Dennis Oland and his wife Lisa arr...
Source: cbc.ca