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==General Principles== | ==General Principles== | ||
Remedies for lost evidence may include "limits on the Crown’s ability to call evidence, to adjournments, to stays of proceedings."<ref> | Remedies for lost evidence may include "limits on the Crown’s ability to call evidence, to adjournments, to stays of proceedings."<ref> | ||
{{ | {{CanLIIRP|La|1fr18|1997 CanLII 309 (SCC)|[1997] 2 SCR 680}}{{perSCC-H|Sopinka J}} | ||
</ref> | </ref> | ||
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==Mistrial / Re-Trial == | ==Mistrial / Re-Trial == | ||
{{seealso|Mistrials}} | {{seealso|Mistrials}} | ||
At common law, a mistrial may be granted as a remedy where "there is a 'real danger' of prejudice to the accused or danger of a miscarriage of justice" | At common law, a mistrial may be granted as a remedy where "there is a 'real danger' of prejudice to the accused or danger of a miscarriage of justice."<ref> | ||
{{ | {{CanLIIRP|Burke|51r4|2002 SCC 55 (CanLII)|[2002] 2 SCR 857}}{{perSCC-H|Major J}}{{atL|51r4|74}}</ref> | ||
Late disclosure that causes an unfair trial, even after the trial, can result in a new trial.<ref> | Late disclosure that causes an unfair trial, even after the trial, can result in a new trial.<ref> | ||
{{CanLIIRP|C(MH)|1fsmc|1991 CanLII 94 (SCC)|[1991] 1 SCR 763}}{{perSCC|McLachlin J}}<br> | {{CanLIIRP|C(MH)|1fsmc|1991 CanLII 94 (SCC)|[1991] 1 SCR 763}}{{perSCC-H|McLachlin J}}<br> | ||
{{ | {{CanLIIRP|Bjelland|24wcw|2009 SCC 38 (CanLII)|[2009] 2 SCR 651}}{{perSCC|Rothstein J}}<br> | ||
</ref> | </ref> | ||
However, this may not constitute a distinct Charter breach.<ref> | However, this may not constitute a distinct Charter breach.<ref> | ||
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Late disclosure does not necessarily result in an unfair trial.<ref> | Late disclosure does not necessarily result in an unfair trial.<ref> | ||
{{ | {{CanLIIRP|Rejzek|26shr|2009 ABCA 393 (CanLII)|249 CCC (3d) 202}}{{TheCourtABCA}}{{atL|26shr|26}}</ref> | ||
A number of factors should be considered.<ref> See {{CanLIIRP|McQuaid|1fqvj|1998 CanLII 805 (SCC)|[1998] 1 SCR 244}}{{perSCC|Cory J}}{{atL|1fqvj|31}}</ref> | A number of factors should be considered.<ref> See {{CanLIIRP|McQuaid|1fqvj|1998 CanLII 805 (SCC)|[1998] 1 SCR 244}}{{perSCC|Cory J}}{{atL|1fqvj|31}}</ref> | ||
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{{CanLIIRP|Banford|2c4sk|2010 SKPC 110 (CanLII)|, }}{{perSKPC|Toth J}}{{atL|2c4sk|10}} (overturned at [http://canlii.ca/t/fnr45 2011 SKQB 418] (CanLII){{perSKQB|McLellan J}} on other grounds). <br> | {{CanLIIRP|Banford|2c4sk|2010 SKPC 110 (CanLII)|, }}{{perSKPC|Toth J}}{{atL|2c4sk|10}} (overturned at [http://canlii.ca/t/fnr45 2011 SKQB 418] (CanLII){{perSKQB|McLellan J}} on other grounds). <br> | ||
{{CanLIIRP|Salisbury|fl6mt|2011 SKQB 153 (CanLII)|[2011] S.J. No 259 (Sask.Q.B.)}}{{perSKQB|Gerein J}}<br> | {{CanLIIRP|Salisbury|fl6mt|2011 SKQB 153 (CanLII)|[2011] S.J. No 259 (Sask.Q.B.)}}{{perSKQB|Gerein J}}<br> | ||
{{ | {{CanLIIRx|Burwell|fp9lh|2011 SKPC 188 (CanLII)}}{{perSKPC|Labach J}}</ref> | ||
Delayed disclosure can be a factor but not a sole basis of seeking a stay.<ref> | Delayed disclosure can be a factor but not a sole basis of seeking a stay.<ref> | ||
{{ | {{CanLIIRP|Dias|2dw7f|2010 ABCA 382 (CanLII)|265 CCC (3d) 34}}{{TheCourtABCA}}</ref> | ||
A failure to provide disclosure that has the effect of depriving counsel of ability to assess case and making informed decisions on the preparation of case.<ref> | A failure to provide disclosure that has the effect of depriving counsel of ability to assess case and making informed decisions on the preparation of case.<ref> | ||
{{ | {{CanLIIRx|Green|g6tr9|2014 BCPC 84 (CanLII)}}{{perBCPC|Woods}} - failure to disclose important evidence that would have affected defence strategy. Stay of proceedings. | ||
</ref> | </ref> | ||
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{{seealso|Costs}} | {{seealso|Costs}} | ||
Where failure to disclose is flagrant and unjustified, the court may order costs.<ref> | Where failure to disclose is flagrant and unjustified, the court may order costs.<ref> | ||
{{CanLIIRP|974649 Ontario Inc|51xh|2001 SCC 81 (CanLII)|[2001] 3 SCR 575}}{{perSCC|McLachlin CJ}}</ref> | {{CanLIIRP|974649 Ontario Inc|51xh|2001 SCC 81 (CanLII)|[2001] 3 SCR 575}}{{perSCC-H|McLachlin CJ}}</ref> | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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{{seealso|Role of the Crown}} | {{seealso|Role of the Crown}} | ||
The Crown may be civilly liable for damages where there was a failure to disclose and it can be proven that the Crown had "intentionally withheld" the disclosure. Malice is not required. However, the standard will be more than gross negligence.<ref> | The Crown may be civilly liable for damages where there was a failure to disclose and it can be proven that the Crown had "intentionally withheld" the disclosure. Malice is not required. However, the standard will be more than gross negligence.<ref> | ||
{{ | {{CanLIIRPC|Henry v British Columbia (Attorney General)|ghdq1|2015 SCC 24 (CanLII)|[2015] 2 SCR 214}}{{perSCC-H|Moldaver J}} | ||
</ref> | </ref> | ||