Gerald Jay Ladouceur
Gerald Jay Ladouceur is known for being the central figure in a 1990 Supreme Court of Canada case that upheld the legality of random police stops. His case raised critical questions about the balance between road safety and individual rights, with the court ruling that such stops, while potentially infringing on liberties, were a reasonable limit on freedoms due to public safety concerns.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 34,899 | $1,700,000 | 1,561$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 34,899 | $1,700,000 | 1,561$ |
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Gerald Jay Ladouceur was randomly stopped while driving in Ottawa, leading to a Charter challenge.
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