The appellant, a juvenile charged under the Juvenile Delinquents Act, appealed a decision allowing radio stations to attend and report on his trial.
The central issue was whether the requirement in s. 12(1) of the Act that trials of children take place 'without publicity' meant the proceedings must be held in camera.
The Supreme Court of Canada allowed the appeal, holding that 'without publicity' means in camera, thereby excluding the public and media from attending juvenile trials, despite the general rule that trials be held in open court.
