... to the fundamental philosophy of the Charter. This new philosophy has effectively opened another avenue of defence, as a result applications for the exclusion of evidence have become commonplace in Canadian criminal proceedings. Indeed, in many cases the crucial battle of the case is fought on the s-s. 24(2) application. Although s-s. 24(2) changed the law significantly, it does not provide for automatic ... have the effect of giving judicial condonation to unacceptable police or prosecutorial conduct.10 The overall or longterm objectives in applying s-s. 24(2) are the preservation of t...

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