When Privacy Prevails Over the Admission of Evidence
Author: DT In the realm of evidence, one issue that has arisen is whether private records can be admissible in sexual assault...
The Criminal Record of the Accused and the Mind of the Reasonable Juror
Author: JH Having a criminal record is inherently prejudicial to any Canadian. A criminal record impacts a person’s ability...
No More Missed Chances: It is Time for the SCC to Clarify Prior Sexual Activity Evidence
Authors- EM et al Introduction In every sexual offence trial, the Court must balance two competing principles: protecting the...
A Caution-ary Tale: R v Tessier and the Impact of the Absence of Police Cautions on the Admissibility of Statements Under the Confessions Rule
Authors: Kaitlyn Mitchell and Riley O’Hara Introduction The admissibility of statements made to police has been widely debated in the...
Leave the Bad Character Comments at the Door of the Courtroom
Authors: Kelsey Scott and Sarah Shuttleworth During a criminal trial in Canada, the Crown is strictly prohibited from calling general...
