Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 3 of 3
Full-Text Articles in Law
R. V. Munyaneza: Pondering Canada's First Core Crimes Conviction, Robert Currie
R. V. Munyaneza: Pondering Canada's First Core Crimes Conviction, Robert Currie
Articles, Book Chapters, & Popular Press
Canada recently completed its first genocide trial, which resulted in the conviction of the Rwandan accused, Desiré Munyaneza, for crimes committed during the Rwandan genocide. While the case is still under appeal, it represents a significant success for Canada’s relatively new core crimes legislation, the Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act, and was the first prosecution undertaken pursuant to that law. Drawing upon the Munyaneza case, the authors analyze the legislation and evaluate its effectiveness. They conclude that the model is an effective one that both bodes well for Canada’s future participation in the battle against impunity, and provides …
Using Protection Of Privacy Legislation To Erode Privacy: R. V. Chehil, Steve Coughlan
Using Protection Of Privacy Legislation To Erode Privacy: R. V. Chehil, Steve Coughlan
Articles, Book Chapters, & Popular Press
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal here in R. v. Chehil overturns the trial judge's conclusion that the accused had a reasonable expectation of privacy in the information the police obtained from the computer manifest. With respect, their application of the totality of the circumstances test is subject to question at several important points. For example, in assessing the objective reasonableness of an expectation of privacy, the Court of Appeal relies on the fact that the Westjet website informs customers that "information will be disclosed to the authorities without your knowledge and consent as required by law." The court then …
Stopping Vehicles On A Downhill Slope: R. V. Nolet, Steve Coughlan
Stopping Vehicles On A Downhill Slope: R. V. Nolet, Steve Coughlan
Articles, Book Chapters, & Popular Press
The law need not stay the same. The Court has indicated its clear willingness to change the law to accommodate changing social conditions, or in other circumstances. However, when the law does change, it is better for all if that happens clearly: when it is apparent that the old approach no longer governs and it is clear what the new approach will be. In this regard, more could have been hoped for from Nolet. The case raises questions about the proper approach to search issues and to detentions involving vehicle stops and seems inconsistent with previous case law in both …