Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act
The purpose of this Act is to deter terrorism by establishing a cause of action that allows victims of terrorism to sue perpetrators of terrorism and their supporters. Any person who has suffered loss or damage in or outside Canada on or after
January 1, 1985 as a result of an act or omission that is, or had it been committed in Canada would be, punishable under the terrorism provisions of the Criminal Code, may, in any court of competent jurisdiction, bring an action to recover an amount equal to the loss or damage proved to have been suffered by the person and obtain any additional amount that the court may allow, from specified foreign states. Ms. Chotalia can help you better understand this Act.
January 1, 1985 as a result of an act or omission that is, or had it been committed in Canada would be, punishable under the terrorism provisions of the Criminal Code, may, in any court of competent jurisdiction, bring an action to recover an amount equal to the loss or damage proved to have been suffered by the person and obtain any additional amount that the court may allow, from specified foreign states. Ms. Chotalia can help you better understand this Act.
Terrorism & War Crime Cases
Taught Terroism Law
Ms. Chotalia has represented persons in cases wherein they have been accused of terrorism. Some cases include:
S.M.A. v. Canadian Security Intelligence Service (2000) (SIRC)
Successfully challenged CSIS’ allegations that client was a “terrorist"; SIRC (Review Committee)
See also S.M.A. v. Minister of Citizenship & Immigration (Sept. 2000) Application for mandamus compelling Minister to land client; violation of section 7 Charter Rights
Dr. E. (2004 - 2009) Defending allegations that client has committed war crimes in South Africa against blacks during apartheid regime.
Ms. Chotalia was appointed Special Advocate, Canada, 2008 -2013 to represesent Named Persons in Terrorism cases based on her experience with anti-terrorism, human rights and immigration law.
S.M.A. v. Canadian Security Intelligence Service (2000) (SIRC)
Successfully challenged CSIS’ allegations that client was a “terrorist"; SIRC (Review Committee)
See also S.M.A. v. Minister of Citizenship & Immigration (Sept. 2000) Application for mandamus compelling Minister to land client; violation of section 7 Charter Rights
Dr. E. (2004 - 2009) Defending allegations that client has committed war crimes in South Africa against blacks during apartheid regime.
Ms. Chotalia was appointed Special Advocate, Canada, 2008 -2013 to represesent Named Persons in Terrorism cases based on her experience with anti-terrorism, human rights and immigration law.
Contact Ms. Chotalia, Q.C., An Experienced Canadian Immigration Lawyer
PHONE HER: 780-421-0861 EMAIL HER AT: immigrate@shirishchotalia.com