CRIM 330 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: List Of Civilisations In The Culture Series, Fundamental Justice, Determinative
9 Apr 2020
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Disclosure is the legalistic word for the info or evidence that police gather in their criminal investigations, which the crown gives to the accused. In minor cases, it is known as "the particulars" or the "circumstances" which might be given by phone or mailed to defence counsel, or simply discussed between crown and defence counsel. Circumstances typically involve a narrative account of the facts alleged, any statements made, and details of the accused"s alleged criminal record. Crown has assess to this info and is obliged to provide all relevant aspects of it to accused person upon request. Accused has a right to disclosure under section 7 of the charter because the right to make full answer and defence is a "principle of fundamental justice" Accused typically will not make any tactical decision in relation to the charge against him/her until he/she has received full disclosure from the prosecutor.
