R v Tessier : The Supreme Court modifies the Confessions Rule
Should the police be allowed to conduct interviews without warning people that what they said could be used against them in court? In a landmark and controversial decision (R v...
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Warrantless Searches in the Home: The Court Deals a Blow to Privacy in R v Stairs
In R v Stairs, 2022 SCC 11 [Stairs], the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) attempted to balance privacy rights and law enforcement objectives. The court addressed the question of when,...
In Defence of Judicial Discretion: The Supreme Court rules on R v JD
In R v JD, 2022 SCC 15 (“JD”), the Supreme Court of Canada interpreted s. 669.2(3) of the Criminal Code (“the provision”) for the first time. Continuation of Proceedings669.2 (3)...
Charter Breaches and the Concept of “Fresh Start”: SCC Grants Leave in James Andrew Beaver v R and Brian John Lambert v R
When can courts admit evidence obtained following breaches of an accused’s rights and freedoms under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [Charter]? In R v Beaver, 2020 ABCA 203...
