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R v Oakes

R v Oakes

In R v Oakes (1986), the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a law requiring the accused to disprove possession for trafficking violated the presumption of innocence under the Charter. This decision established the "Oakes Test", setting criteria for limiting rights under Section 1 of the Charter.

R v Oakes - case summary - criminal offence - beyond a reasonable doubt
R v Oakes