New Rules of Evidence to be
Challenged in the Supreme Court
September 2020
Sexual Assault Law Updates: Improper Crown-Led Evidence Results In Overturned Sexual Assault Convictions
“You Don’t Get Points for Not Exaggerating” There has been increased scrutiny on Crown-led evidence in sexual assault trials since the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in R. v. Barton, 2019 SCC 33 and R. v. Goldfinch, 2019 SCC 38 that the Crown-led evidence of a sexual nature should be subjected to a voir dire….
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Sexual Assault Law Updates: New Rules of Evidence to be Challenged in the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has granted leave to appeal in a BC case, R. v. J.J., 2020 BCSC 349, which found the seven day notice requirement in s. 278.93(4) of the Criminal Code violated s. 7 of the Charter and could not be saved under…
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Sexual Assault Law Updates: Improper Crown-Led Evidence Results In Overturned Sexual Assault Convictions
“You Don’t Get Points for Not Exaggerating” There has been increased scrutiny on Crown-led evidence in sexual assault trials since the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in R. v. Barton, 2019 SCC 33 and R. v. Goldfinch, 2019 SCC 38 that the Crown-led evidence of a sexual nature should be subjected to a voir dire….
Read More
Sexual Assault Law Updates: New Rules of Evidence to be Challenged in the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has granted leave to appeal in a BC case, R. v. J.J., 2020 BCSC 349, which found the seven day notice requirement in s. 278.93(4) of the Criminal Code violated s. 7 of the Charter and could not be saved under…
Read More
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