APPEALS - Powers of appellate court

Law360 Canada ( June 21, 2021, 2:35 PM EDT) -- Motion by the Court to quash appeals and applications brought by the accused, Holland. The accused faced criminal charges with the trial yet to occur. Acting on a self-represented basis, the accused filed several appeals and applications in relation to her proceedings. For example, she applied to have the judge and Crown counsel removed. She applied for certiorari on the basis she was a political prisoner and internationally protected person targeted by a conspiracy between justice system and political entities. The accused applied to have direct indictments preferred against several individuals, including the Prime Minister, alleging, among other things, crimes against humanity. She applied to vary her bail, halt COVID-19 vaccination, and stop the use of 5G technology. The accused alleged the courts had no jurisdiction over her and claimed to be a judge of the International Universal Supreme Court of The Tsilhqot’in. All the accused’s applications were dismissed as devoid of merit. The accused appealed. The Court sought to quash the appeals and applications on its own motion....
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