Exclusion of evidence Flashcards

1
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What is a confession?

A

s82(1): any statement wholly or partly adverse to the statement maker

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Who can a confession be made to?

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anyone

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Does a confession have to be in words?

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No. Can also be a gesture

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How can a confession be challenged under s76(2)(a)?

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Oppression

Example: threat of violence

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How can a confession be challenged under s76(2)(b)?

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anything said or done (incl. omission) likely to render unreliable any confession

Example: promise, failure to interview minor with AA

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On what grounds can evidence be excluded under s78?

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s78: the evidence would have such an adverse effect on the fairness of proceedings that the court ought not to admit it

Example: D is denied access to legal advice, ID procedure not followed, failure to caution before questioning

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Can the prosecution defend an application to exclude evidence under s76?

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Yes. They must prove BRD that the evidence was not obtained in such a way

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