Saskatoon prosecutor upset she is not allowed to wear a poppy in court
Prosecutor Lana Morelli from Saskatoon believes she should be permitted to wear a poppy in court to honour Canadian war veterans. However, she was informed by email that doing so is prohibited under a court practice directive.
“It may open the flood gates to other items being worn on our gowns,”
Morelli explained, referring to the directive that aims to maintain uniform appearance in court attire. The policy states that gowns are meant to ensure equality and consistency among those who appear in court.
Despite this rule, Morelli disagrees with the restriction. She finds it especially ironic that wearing a symbol of remembrance is banned in a courtroom — a place representing justice and freedom that veterans fought to preserve.
“We have freedom of speech because of what these brave men and women have done for our country,”
she said, noting how deeply affected she feels by being barred from wearing a poppy while advocating for liberty and justice.
Her emotional stance comes from personal connection; she shared that her grandparents fought in the war. Morelli emphasized that her views are her own and not those of Public Prosecutions.
Author’s summary
Lana Morelli challenges a court directive banning poppies in court, calling it unfair to veterans and expressing that it conflicts with the freedoms they defended.