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What role do global human rights law play in Canada’s duty to repatriate citizens being held abroad? In short: none

The most fundamental reason—and that will likely be decisive if the application to appeal is granted—is that the government's human rights law obligations don’t apply outside of Canadian territory or jurisdiction, argues Brian L. Cox.

Opinion
BY BRIAN L. COX
September 18, 2023

Opinion | BY BRIAN L. COX | September 18, 2023

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