Click to Convict? Navigating the Prejudicial Pitfalls of Social Media Evidence in Canadian Courts
Since the early 2000s, we have witnessed social media's rapid rise and integration into Canadians' daily lives. Most social media platforms enable this communication by allowing Canadians to share audio, text, and visual content with a few clicks of a button. Police and legal professionals quickly realized the potential of these platforms in their investigations, giving rise to a new form of evidence, referred to as social media evidence.
Rhymes and Reason: Navigating the Evidentiary Admissibility of Rap Lyrics in the Courtroom
Music is a form of creative and artistic expression that has existed since time immemorial. Today, such freedom to express oneself is being challenged in an evidentiary context in our legal world.For instance, you may have heard of the notorious YSL trial in the United States involving rap artist Young Thug, and how the original trial judge allowed for the admission of his song lyrics as evidence. The fundamental question remains: should rap lyrics be admissible as evidence i
The Unclear Picture of Social Media Evidence
Prof Lisa Silver just published this brilliant paper in our new MLJ! The result is a fascinating paper that explores the role of the ever...
