Kate Robertson

Kate Robertson presents at National Symposium on Tech Crime and Electronic Evidence

The national forum brings together lawyers, law enforcement professionals, regulatory investigators, judges, and computer forensic specialists to provide guidance and grounding in the current law of computer crime and electronic search and seizure issues. Kate presented on the use of algorithms and facial recognition in criminal and regulatory investigations.

Kate Robertson authors report commissioned by the Law Commission of Ontario

Kate Robertson and Jill R. Presser authored a report commissioned by the Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) regarding novel forensic evidence technique and risks in Canada’s justice system regarding wrongful convictions. You can read the full report here.

More information regarding the release of the report by the LCO can be found here.

Kate Robertson interviewed by CBA National regarding proposed regulations governing the use of artificial intelligence

Kate Robertson was interviewed by the Canadian Bar Association National regarding proposed regulations governing the use of artificial intelligence. You can read the full article here.

Kate Robertson to chair upcoming seminar on Criminal Justice Litigation, Equality, and Discrimination at The Advocates’ Society

Kate Robertson is chair of The Advocates’ Society’s upcoming online seminar on Criminal Justice Litigation, Equality, and Discrimination.

The seminar will include two panels presented by leading practitioners and scholars. The first panel will focus on section 15 of the Charter and the implications of recent trial and appellate court decisions for criminal justice practitioners. The second panel will focus on racial discrimination and sentencing, and include a discussion of R v Morris from the perspective of both Crown and defence counsel.

The seminar is scheduled for next Wednesday, May 12, 2021 via online broadcast. For more information and registration details, visit The Advocates’ Society program page here.