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SCC case may clarify permissibility of ‘common-sense assumptions’ by judges in sexual assault cases

SCC case may clarify permissibility of ‘common-sense assumptions’ by judges in sexual assault cases

Ruling could lead to perpetuation of myths and stereotypes about consent and credibility: lawyer

Behind bail reform: balancing legislative action with the Charter

Behind bail reform: balancing legislative action with the Charter

There is a national political conversation underway on reforming the bail system

Brenda Edwards, experienced government lawyer, to chair BC Review Board

Brenda Edwards, experienced government lawyer, to chair BC Review Board

Tribunal's hearings involve accused deemed not criminally responsible on account of mental illness

SCC finds 35-month delay beginning before R. v. Jordan ruling constituted s. 11(b) violation

SCC finds 35-month delay beginning before R. v. Jordan ruling constituted s. 11(b) violation

Decision ensures defence 'will not be unfairly punished for reasonable unavailability,' says lawyer

SCC clarifies threshold for summarily dismissing stay-of-proceedings applications in criminal trials

SCC clarifies threshold for summarily dismissing stay-of-proceedings applications in criminal trials

Court has outlined new 'robust' standard for dismissal motion applications: lawyer

SCC clarifies police demanding breath sample must have immediate access to breathalyser

SCC clarifies police demanding breath sample must have immediate access to breathalyser

A demand for a breath sample is invalid unless device is present: SCC