Based on the Supreme Court of Canada Ruling in O'Connor

question 2

Multiple Choice

Based on the Supreme Court of Canada ruling in O'Connor, what is the first element a judge has to consider when determining if a victim's counselling records can be accessed by the defence?

• A)whether the counselling records are likely to be of sufficient relevance to the defence
• B)whether access is necessary to achieve the goal of justice
• C)whether the counselling records balance the interests of the defence with the impact such information might have upon the complainant's right to privacy, dignity, and security
• D)whether access is necessary to resolve a substantive criminal law issue

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Herfindahl Index

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