He connects child abuse to abortion. That abortion causes detrimental psychiatric consequences to a woman. The Crown disagrees with the notion of post abortion syndrome. While the conflict between the experts as to the medical consequences of abortion is of great interest, it is not determinative of the issue before the Court. The Court takes judicial notice of current affairs, that is events which are well known to every informed person.
Abortion is a divisive issue.
It is morally, politically and religiously charged. The controversy has led to acts of violence throughout North America and, in particular, in Vancouver. In the opinion of the Court, the public perception is well founded, that the shooting of Dr. Romalis was connected to the issue. The access zones is not designed to protect against such acts of violence. The fundamental freedoms enshrined in Section 2 of the Charter are to be given a broad, liberal and purposive interpretation.