IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
(FAMILY DIVISION)
Citation: Children’s Aid Society of Halifax v. P.M.H., 2006 NSSC 75
Date: 20060310
Docket: SFHCFSA-039527
Registry: Halifax
Between:
Children’s Aid Society of Halifax
Applicant
v.
P.M.H.
Respondent
LIBRARY HEADING
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Section 94(1) provides:
"No person shall publish or make public information that has the effect of identifying a child who is a witness at or a participant in a hearing or the subject of a proceeding pursuant to this Act, or a parent or guardian, a foster parent or relative of the child."
Judge: The Honourable Justice R. James Williams
Heard: October 5, 6 and 7, 2005, in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Subject: Admission of statements of 4 year old. Application to put Mr. H. on Child Abuse Register.
Summary: See above.
Issue: Reliability of series of statements.
Result: Statements not admitted. Application to place Mr. H.’s name on Child Abuse Register denied.
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