R v Khill: Clarity on Self-Defence Laws and Bad News for DIY Rural Security - Eric Epp
Introduction In 2016, the ability for rural Canadian property owners to defend themselves and their property came into public debate...
The Boundaries of Self-Defence Laws - Megan Simpson
R v Ross[1] deals with the complexities of Canadian self-defence laws. The facts of the case showed that on April 27, 2019, Ross became...
R v Khill: Self-Defence & the Accused’s Role in the Incident - Keelin Griffin
Consider the following scenario: a homeowner, K, approaches his truck, parked on his driveway, and sees a man, S, leaning in through the...
Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe: The Difference Between Necessity, Duress, and Self-Defence in Canada
Topic Overview As an accused, choosing whether to elect the criminal law defense of necessity, duress, or self defence has been somewhat...
Proposing Proportionality for the Self-Defence and Defence of Property Provisions in the Criminal Co
When Code provisions come under to scrutiny and become subject to or warrant change, the familiar debate between broad standards and more...
