Three Supreme Court of Canada Decisions That Shape Sexual Assault Defence in BC
Three Supreme Court of Canada decisions from the past several years have changed how sexual assault cases are defended in […]
Supreme Court of Canada Rules Section 276 Does Not Automatically Apply in Sex Work and Human Trafficking Prosecutions
The Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in R. v. A.M., 2026 SCC 33 on October 16, 2026. The
The Interplay Between Pre-Trial Evidentiary Screening and the Assessment of Reasonable Doubt
The Supreme Court of Canada established the three-step framework for assessing credibility and reasonable doubt in R. v. W.D., [1991]
Section 278 Applications: Getting Access to a Complainant’s Private Records
A section 278 application deals with the production of third-party records in cases involving sexual offences. Some of the most
Penalties and Sentencing for Sexual Assault in Canada: What You Need to Know
A sexual assault conviction carries some of the most serious consequences in Canadian criminal law. Sentencing in this area has
Sexual Assault Trial Process in Canada: From Charge to Verdict
A sexual assault case can take a significant amount of time to move from charge to verdict. Understanding the steps
Independent Legal Advice for Sexual Assault Complainants: The Complainant Counsel Process
If you are a complainant in a sexual assault case, the criminal trial process can feel as though it is
Disclosure in Sexual Assault Cases: What the Crown Must Provide and When
Disclosure is the foundation of every criminal defence. Before counsel can advise, develop strategy, or prepare for trial, they must
The 278.92 Regime: Defence-Held Records and Private Communications at Sexual Assault Trials
In 2018, Parliament added a new regime to the Criminal Code dealing with records already in the possession of the
Recent Developments in Canadian Sexual Assault Law: Key Cases You Should Know
Sexual assault law in Canada has changed significantly over the past decade. The Supreme Court of Canada has issued a