April
5
07 Protections from Judicial Pressure – Documentary
The general public likely has nothing to fear within the judicial system, but it would be naive to believe only guilty people are convicted of crimes. There are many examples of individuals found guilty of serious offences, including murder, serving a number of years in prison, only later to be exonerated and their convictions erased, because of new evidence revealed. Andy Rose is one such individual.
“Someone Got Away With Murder” Fifth Estate Documentary – how far can police go in pressuring a suspect to gain evidence to use against them in a trial? And at what cost?
- Watch the documentary here
- Follow Up: Are RCMP still using Mr Big Sting operations? The Supreme Court of Canada has issued a verdict laying out some restrictions.