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Supreme Court of Canada says a voir dire is needed for a Crown to use a complainant's sexual history

Supreme Court of Canada says a voir dire is needed for a Crown to use a complainant's sexual history

Sexual inactivity deemed to be part of a person's sexual history in R. v. Kinamore

Audit report highlights improvement areas for NB's legal aid services

Audit report highlights improvement areas for NB's legal aid services

Auditor general suggests updated financial eligibility criteria, formalized appeals process

Supreme Court of Canada grants acquittal to Tammy Marion Bouvette in miscarriage of justice case

Supreme Court of Canada grants acquittal to Tammy Marion Bouvette in miscarriage of justice case

Majority did not address broader discretionary question about when courts of appeal should issue acquittals

Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre announces no-cost legal advice in army context

Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre announces no-cost legal advice in army context

SMSRC says independent counsel is knowledgeable about sexual offence prosecution, military justice system

Sentencing judges must weigh intent to deny enhanced credit to offenders who delay proceedings: SCC

Sentencing judges must weigh intent to deny enhanced credit to offenders who delay proceedings: SCC

The SCC also said judges can consider the time offenders need for treatment when crafting sentences

Alberta Court of Appeal sets aside firearm conviction due to conclusory reasons

Alberta Court of Appeal sets aside firearm conviction due to conclusory reasons

Trial ruling was contradictory in considering accused's theory, appeal court finds