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R v Hebert 2 S.C.R. 151 is the leading Supreme Court of Canada decision on an accused's right to silence under section seven of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.[1]

Table of Contents

  1. 8 relations: Beverley McLachlin, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Fundamental justice, Right to silence, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Supreme Court of Canada, Voir dire.

  2. 1990 in Canadian case law
  3. Canadian criminal procedure case law
  4. Canadian evidence case law
  5. Section Seven Charter case law

Beverley McLachlin

Beverley Marian McLachlin (born September 7, 1943) is a Canadian jurist and author who served as the 17th chief justice of Canada from 2000 to 2017.

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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Charte canadienne des droits et libertés), often simply referred to as the Charter in Canada, is a bill of rights entrenched in the Constitution of Canada, forming the first part of the Constitution Act, 1982.

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Fundamental justice

In Canadian and New Zealand law, fundamental justice is the fairness underlying the administration of justice and its operation.

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Right to silence

The right to silence is a legal principle which guarantees any individual the right to refuse to answer questions from law enforcement officers or court officials.

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP; Gendarmerie royale du Canada; GRC) is the national police service of Canada.

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Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a constitutional provision that protects an individual's autonomy and personal legal rights from actions of the government in Canada.

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Supreme Court of Canada

The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC; Cour suprême du Canada, CSC) is the highest court in the judicial system of Canada.

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Voir dire

Voir dire (often; from an Anglo-Norman term in common law meaning "to speak the truth") is a legal term for procedures during a trial that help a judge decide certain issues.

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See also

1990 in Canadian case law

Canadian criminal procedure case law

Canadian evidence case law

Section Seven Charter case law

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R_v_Hebert

Also known as R. v. Hebert.