ch7 Flashcards
1
Q
Reverse onus provision meaning (ch7)
A
A shift of responsibility in a criminal case, such as the defence must prove aspects of the case, rather than the crown.
2
Q
what is Reading down (ch7)
A
Narrowing the interpretation given to the legislation, in order to prevent it from being declared unconstitutional
3
Q
What is a Stay of proceedings (ch7)
A
used by the courts to stop the action against an accused
4
Q
What is reading in (ch7)
A
Where a court adds something to a statute to make it conform to the Constitution.
