Canadian authorities are speeding up the criminal justice system for the Olympics
A spokesman for the British Columbia Attorney General’s office told The Vancouver Sun the decision was made to help tourists, who may commit minor crimes or be minor witnesses.
"The idea is, if possible, to provide an expedited hearing or expedited appearances in court so that accused or witnesses from out-of-province and out of the country won't have to stay an unduly long time to get their matter seen or heard, or have to return to deal with it," said Neil MacKenzie.
He said police are being trained to note if the suspect or witness is not a British Columbian, so they may have a trial by 2 PM the next day.
Ukraine Sending 41 Olympians to Vancouver
Ukraine will not send its target number of Olympians to Vancouver.
Sergey Bubka, president of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine announced on Thursday the country will have 41 Olympians in Vancouver. Ukraine had hoped to send 52.
Ukrainians will compete in eight sports in Vancouver with top medal prospects coming in freestyle and Nordic skiing disciplines.
Australian Team Selections
Ten more Aussies will head to Vancouver for the Olympics.
The Australian Olympic Committee announced the selection of three biathletes, four bobsledders, and three cross-country skiers to the Australian Olympic team this week.
Australia could send a total of four more athletes in those sports under International Federation continental allocation rules.
Written by Ed Hula III.
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