The 276/278 Regime is Here to Stay: What This Means Now

Justice Janet O’Brien, Mark Halfyard, and Peter Sankoff present an overview of several recent and important cases dealing with the production and admission of records in sexual assault cases. The panel provides practical guidance on when to bring an application, how to bring an application, and what to expect in this area of criminal law going forward. Panelists specifically discuss the types of pretrial applications that every defence lawyer should consider bringing for any client charged with sexual assault; how to advise your client on what applications to bring; and your professional responsibilities to your client.