R v. Poulin: A Right to the Lesser Punishment
Introduction Section 11 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms [Charter] sets out rights for individuals charged with an offence – the right to know the charges against you, the...
Tagged: Section 11(i)
KRJ: A New Way to Understand “Punishment” and the Crown’s Justificatory Burden
The Court’s decision in KRJ this summer provides a new test for “punishment” under s 11(i) of the Charter. While the Supreme Court of Canada’s new test better reflects the...
