Defendant in author Steven Galloway’s defamation case to remain anonymous

The British Columbia Supreme Court has granted anonymity to a defendant, identified as A.B., in the long-running defamation case brought by author and University of B.C. professor Steven Galloway. The court determined that revealing her identity would carry objective harms and specific risks, aligning with the protection of the privacy and dignity of sexual assault complainants.

Justice Neena Sharma stated that while A.B. has withdrawn her defence of her statements against Galloway, she has not admitted that her accusations are false, and the court cannot assume truth or falsity until it hears all evidence. The anonymity ruling is set to expire within six weeks of a ruling in the case, with the possibility for A.B. to extend it.

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