Protecting Privacy at the Expense of Victims’ Rights: R v Bykovets
The internet has forever altered the criminal landscape, making it easier for offenders to collect, share and trade child sexual abuse material (CSAM) across both the regular and dark web. Between 2014 and 2022, there were 15,630 reports from police of online sexual offences against children and 45,816 reports of online CSAM in Canada.
When Privacy Prevails Over the Admission of Evidence
This blog will explain the importance of privacy and dignity in criminal law, particularly in relation to the experiences of complainants, as illustrated in this case. In R. v. J.J., the Court showed that a defendant's right to a fair trial must be balanced with the privacy of complainants, provided that the defendant's right to a full answer and defense are ensured and maintained.
