Updated legal explanation Ontario (London Court) rules C36 violates the Charter related to escort agency
Since there's no appeal, the decision is operative and in force.
However, the lower court decision doesn't bind any other court. At most, its effect is merely "persuasive" on judges at that same bottom tier. Full stare decisis (precedent) only applies to decisions of higher courts.
The decision is well-reasoned and stands alone and it appears that the Crown wants no part of laying any further charges in the absence of evidence of coercion, or forced trafficking or underage girls.
So the decision is in force and persuasive and uncontradicted by any other authority, but not legally binding on any other judge.
And it has no effect on out of province cases, except again "persuasive".
Above based on Oagre's response on Terb, who is a lawyer
Since there's no appeal, the decision is operative and in force.
However, the lower court decision doesn't bind any other court. At most, its effect is merely "persuasive" on judges at that same bottom tier. Full stare decisis (precedent) only applies to decisions of higher courts.
The decision is well-reasoned and stands alone and it appears that the Crown wants no part of laying any further charges in the absence of evidence of coercion, or forced trafficking or underage girls.
So the decision is in force and persuasive and uncontradicted by any other authority, but not legally binding on any other judge.
And it has no effect on out of province cases, except again "persuasive".
Above based on Oagre's response on Terb, who is a lawyer