R v AE: The Scope of Consent - Shelly Neal
In the Criminal Code, Section 273.1[1] defines the required components of consent in relation to the charge of sexual assault. This...
Robbery, Abetting, Actus Reus, and R. v. Cowan - Booker Zhang
It is common sense that people who abet others in committing a crime may also be criminally liable. For example, your friend Tom comes to...
The Boundaries of Self-Defence Laws - Megan Simpson
R v Ross[1] deals with the complexities of Canadian self-defence laws. The facts of the case showed that on April 27, 2019, Ross became...
The Suspension Period of s. 212(1)(j) of the Criminal Code: Can We Go Back in Time? - Shelly Neal
Suspension Period of s. 212(1)(j) of the Criminal Code[1] The rise of the feminist movement and increasing prevalence of social justice...
At Your Risk Too: Vehicle Owners’ Vicarious Liability - Booker Zhang
Imagine somewhere in Canada, a speeding Honda Civic recklessly ran a red light and seriously injured a pedestrian who was crossing the...
