CRIM 135 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Miscarriage Of Justice, Police Misconduct, Reverse Onus
24 Feb 2017
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Crim 135 - lecture 6 - canada"s system in practice. We are supposed to be able to walk into any courtroom at any time. As long as we are being respectful. We are supposed to have democratic system. Exceptions of open access - youth trials where in interest of public morals the maintenance of order, or the proper administration of justice . Js realizes that even accusations may change life of accused. Can bar public access to adult trials under similar grounds. Ban on publication of proceedings more likely. General ban on publication of youth names. Ban on publication of preliminary hearings (mini trial to determine if enough evidence to proceed) common. Publishing names raises issues of trial fairness & presumption of innocence. If in court of appeal/scc, must wear robe. Makes indivs seem at higher level than rest of us. Is something serious, ought to give it respect deserved.
