K'ómoks First Nation introduces their own justice process to enforce their own land code
The K'ómoks First Nation appointed a new Justice of the Peace on Dec. 4 as they introduced their own justice process.
While the K'ómoks First Nation Land Code was established in 2016 and tested in 2018 when the Nation won a precedent-setting case, there was still no legal framework for the Nation to enforce the laws under that code, without going through a difficult process of private prosecution. Buller's appointment sets that framework, creating a channel through which the Nation can enforce its laws.
“The appointment of Dr. Marion Buller as our first Justice of the Peace is a historic step in our journey toward self-determination," said elected Councillor Coral Mackay."This important milestone strengthens our ability to protect our people and our lands while integrating our traditions into a fair and accountable justice process. It reflects our Nation's commitment to building a legacy of empowerment for generations to come.
The K'ómoks First Nation court takes a restorative justice approach, aiming for less punative sentences, while striving for the outcomes that benefit the community as well as those involved directly in the offense. Though it has been nearly a decade since the establishment of the Land Code, there are still many unknowns about the jurisdictional limits of enforcing K'ómoks laws.
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