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Record 1 2009-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Law of Evidence
CONT

In his paper, Bruce MacFarlane Q.C. discussed unreliable scientific evidence, and recommended that microscopic hair comparison evidence be abandoned in favour of DNA testing on any matter of significance.

CONT

Commissioner LeSage made a series of recommendations relating to police note-taking, post-conviction disclosure, unsavoury witnesses, direct indictments, hair microscopy evidence, and the use of stays of proceedings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit de la preuve
CONT

Dans son document, Bruce MacFarlane, c.r., a analysé la question des preuves scientifiques non fiables, et a recommandé que, pour n'importe quelle affaire d'importance, on renonce aux preuves microscopiques d'expertise des cheveux en faveur de tests génétiques.

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