Gerard Kennedy
CanadaacademicMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Gerard Kennedy is an assistant professor of law at the University of Alberta, where he provides insights into legal theory and practice, particularly in the context of criminal law and human rights. He often analyzes the implications of legal policies on individual rights and judicial outcomes.
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Gerard Kennedy, associate law dean at the University of Alberta, commented on Chief Justice Joyal's qualifications.
Carney nominates Manitoba’s Glenn Joyal to Supreme CourtCanada· 2026-06-22
Gerard Kennedy suggested that a lower number of decisions isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Supreme Court produces fewer rulings than in past yearsCanada· 2026-02-05
Gerard Kennedy is a constitutional law professor who commented on the implications of partisan remarks about judges.
Alberta justices emphasize independence in rare statement after remarks by Danielle SmithCanada· 2026-01-28
Gerard Kennedy, associate law dean at the University of Alberta, who closely follows the top courts across the country, said Justice Martin took a progressive approach to the law.
Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin to retire in MayCanada· 2026-01-13
Gerard Kennedy is an associate law professor at the University of Alberta discussing the implications of a referendum.
Alberta petition that could trigger separation referendum faces looming deadlineCanada· 2025-10-25
Gerard Kennedy noted that lawyers for alleged fentanyl dealers could argue that life in prison is a cruel and unusual punishment.
Poilievre proposes life in prison for fentanyl dealers and invokes unusual Charter defenceCanada· 2025-02-09
