![]() UCP cabinet minister Mickey Amery, whose father was a longtime northeast MLA, is seeking re-election. Recent polling seems to show that this northeast Calgary riding could be one of the more interesting races in the election. Jennifer Yeremiy is representing the Alberta Party in this riding. Sawhney is taking on the NDP's Michael Lisboa-Smith, a teacher. The UCP cabinet minister had just announced that for personal reasons, she would not seek re-election in her riding of Calgary-North East.īut after Savage's sudden departure, UCP leader Smith named Sawhney to run in Calgary-North West. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)Īfter securing her party's nomination again, Savage abruptly announced in March she would not stand for re-election. ![]() "There is, to my mind, a public interest in allowing this aspect of the claim against the police to proceed," he added.Rajan Sawhney, pictured with UCP Leader Danielle Smith, will run in the Calgary-North West riding. The amount of compensation for the family will be set at the same time as the trial over assault and battery.Īddressing the battery claim, Sir Anthony said: "On the facts here, it is true that Pc Sherwood was acquitted of murder on the direction of the trial judge."īut he said the burden of proof in the criminal trial was on the prosecution, while in civil trial it rests with the defendant. Sir Anthony told the court that the chief constable has already admitted negligence in the shooting claim. Misfeasant conduct is when a public officer intends to damage someone or recklessly acts unlawfully in a way that might injure someone.Īmong the family's allegations of misfeasance are that the officers involved deliberately released incorrect information to the media, obstructed an independent investigation and fabricated evidence. ![]() They are also claiming misfeasance and negligence on the part of police after the shooting. His father and son are bringing civil claims of assault and battery, false imprisonment and negligence that arise out of the shooting. Sussex police suspected Mr Ashley of dealing drugs and had a warrant to search the flat. ![]() James Ashley was killed during a raid on his flat in St Leonards in the early hours of January 1998. The victim's father, also called James, said: "I am happy that a court has reached a positive decision after eight years." "Maybe our family will now get some answers." Speaking after the ruling, James Ashley's son, also called James, said: "Nothing will ever bring my dad back, but I am very pleased with the outcome of this appeal. "The effect of this court's order is that there will be a murder trial which could result in a declaration of unlawful killing." Sir Anthony also allowed allegations of wrongful conduct in office by the chief constable of Sussex to go to trial.Įdward Faulks QC, who represented the police during the hearing, told the judges: "The self defence issue is a point of great constitutional importance. He said the Ashley family should be allowed to take the battery issue to court "if only in order to seek a declaration that the deceased was unlawfully killed by Pc Sherwood, especially in circumstances in which there has been no inquest or public inquiry into the death".
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