Alberta’s top civil servant, Frank Bosscha, says politicians should never reach out to Crown lawyers
The top civil servant at Alberta Justice says there are no formal rules stopping politicians from directly interfering in court prosecutions, but says his department relies on Crown lawyers knowing the boundaries and pushing back if it happens.
“Our best option is to make sure that our staff know all of the rules, and that we respect the boundaries within the police service and within the prosecution, and the police service and the prosecution have the same duty to push back and protect their independence as well.” Sabir did not refer directly to alleged involvement from Smith’s office in COVID cases, as such questions were outside the scope of the public account committee’s review of Alberta Justice’s 2021-22 annual report.
Last February, a retired judge concluded that Madu tried to interfere in the administration of justice when he called Edmonton’s police chief to discuss a traffic ticket. Former premier Jason Kenney moved Madu to a different portfolio, but Smith promoted Madu to deputy premier when she took office last fall.
On the COVID cases, Smith has delivered multiple versions in recent weeks of who she talked to, what was discussed and when it was discussed.
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