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Court of Appeal of British Columbia
September 14 2022 - September 14 2022

Current Problems of Proof in Sexual Assault 2022

A renowned Professor presented on current problems of proof in sexual assault and discussed how evidentiary standards in sexual assault cases are in a state of flux.

Number of Participants: 15

Summary

A renowned Professor presented on current problems of proof in sexual assault and discussed how evidentiary standards in sexual assault cases are in a state of flux. The presentation also focused on how the fundamental principles of evidence law – including relevance, inference drawing, proof by direct and circumstantial evidence, and the Crown’s burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt – will assist the courts in resolving these difficult issues.