CRI210H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Reverse Onus
1 Feb 2017
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Bail is usually set at a certain amount of money that is paid by the accused or the surety. Discretion: a look back to assist in understanding contemporary events. E. g. a person accused of terrorism with a long history, no ties to canada and. While they take legislative criteria into account, contextual background is also considered. With the first two criteria not being met, the remaining criteria that justifies revoked unless it is a serious matter. Bail is not denied for everyone who poses a risk to society but specifically to the detention of the accused is; Section 518: evidence at a hearing including hearsay. According to this section, parties can introduce hearsay evidence. Hearsay evidence; information that is presented in court that was not witnessed directly by the person who is testifying. Many crown and defence witnesses testify using new forms of technology. E. g. a cd recording of earlier proceedings can be presented in court.
