| Therefore, it is before the courts and therefore, it is sub judice because it is a criminal case. |
| However, since the issue is sub judice, the EESC refrains from suggesting a legal basis in this respect. |
| Such as it may be, the condition of Mr. Mayrand appearing is that the sub judice convention can be invoked. |
| In this instance, however, the hon. member has asked me to rule on whether the government is interpreting the sub judice convention properly. |
| Now it seems that after the Court has ruled there is an appeal, so it will still be sub judice. |
| Responsible discussion on public issues even if they are sub judice should be allowed in a democratic society. |
