VANCOUVER, BC, June 3 (Lifesitenews.com) – Arguments in the case of pro-lifer Jim Demers and the “bubble zone” law in BC have ended with pro-life counsel Paul Formby effectively demonstrating the legal imperative of the right to life for the unborn. In an interview with LifeSite earlier this year, Formby explained that, while the case revolved around the bubble zone law, arguments being put forward would also force the judge to decide on the constitutionality of denying the unborn child Charter rights.
The BC Catholic reported last week that Formby’s arguments “covered common law, the supremacy of God and the rule of law, and international law, including the right to life in international law.” The Charter, he noted, “should never exclude an entire category of human beings such as unborn children, as to do so only serves to diminish the value of that group of human subjects in the minds of the entire society, leading to further disrespect and harm.”
The first judge in the case stepped down after three days of testimony citing a conflict of interest. The current judge, Judge H.J. McGivern of the B.C. Provincial Court has reserved his judgement on the case.