A 2SLGBTQ+ advocate who was discriminated against by 911 dispatchers says she has applied for a judicial review of a ruling by the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal.
Marni Panas, a transgender woman, says the case is a concern for equity-seeking groups who don't feel safe calling for help.
An application for a judicial review filed last week says the tribunal erred in not holding the police employees liable. A hearing date is to be scheduled with the Court of King's Bench in Edmonton.
The Edmonton Police Service has said it regrets the hurt that was caused and has taken steps to ensure nothing similar happens again. The tribunal found the actions of operators were hurtful and, while "appropriate steps" were taken to process the call, they did not behave appropriately.
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