Supreme Court Justice Recuses Himself from Bill 21 Challenge
Breaking News Coverage of a Key Development in Quebec's Religious Freedom Debate
Montreal, Quebec - [Date]
In a significant development in the ongoing legal challenge to Quebec's Bill 21, Supreme Court Justice Roch Côté has recused himself from the case. The recusal comes after the Quebec government raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest due to Côté's previous involvement in a legal case related to religious freedom.
Bill 21 is a controversial law that prohibits certain public sector employees, including teachers, police officers, and judges, from wearing religious symbols at work. The law has been challenged by several groups, including the Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the National Council of Canadian Muslims, which argue that it violates the rights of religious minorities.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the challenge to Bill 21 in the fall of 2023. Côté's recusal means that the court will need to appoint a new justice to consider the case.
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