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Brampton Judge Overturns COVID-19 PCR Test Conviction in Landmark Ruling

Jul 11, 2024, 08:40 PM

In a landmark legal decision in Brampton, Ontario, Ontario Court of Justice Judge Paul Monahan has overturned the conviction of Ms. Meththa Fernando, who was previously convicted for not complying with a COVID-19 PCR test requirement. The judge ruled that the nasal swab tests for returning air travelers were an 'unlawful requirement or demand' under the Quarantine Act. The ruling emphasized the provisions of Section 14 of the Quarantine Act, which states that screening technology must be lawful.