Which Statement Is NOT True of Canada's Common Law Confession

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of Canada's common law confession rule?

• A) The rule was clarified and explained in R. v. Oickle in 1890.
• B) It reflects the court's opinion that involuntary confessions are more likely to be unreliable.
• C) Despite the rule, it has still been difficult for courts to determine voluntariness.
• D) The level of analysis for inadmissibility of a confession is a reasonable doubt.

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