In the latest twist on chronic court staff shortages, B.C.'s justice minister has revealed charges in seven criminal cases had to be stayed last year because of unacceptable delays.
Suzanne Anton made the confession in the B.C Legislature during question period Monday, after being grilled by the NDP opposition about another criminal charge that had to be thrown out in Victoria on Friday.
In that case, Justice Robert Johnston entered a stay of proceedings against accused drug dealer Richard D'Allesandro, citing a shortage of sheriffs and blaming "a lack of provincial will to provide necessary resources."
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