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Archive For Entries On J.Z.S. (2010)

R. v. J.Z.S.: One Small Step for the Court, One Giant Leap for Child Testimony

Introduction This past Tuesday, the Supreme Court of Canada heard the appeal from R. v. J.Z.S., 2008 BCCA 401, a case involving the validity of several provisions of the Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, concerning testimony by children. After hearing the appellant’s argument, the Court cut off the hearing and unanimously rejected the appeal. Chief [...]