Section 38.14 Canadian Evidence Act
Section 38.14 Canadian Evidence Act 1985 is about Protection of right to a fair trial. It is under International Relations and National Defence and National Security of Part I of the act.
Protection of right to a fair trial
(1) The person presiding at a criminal proceeding may make any order that he or she considers appropriate in the circumstances to protect the right of the accused to a fair trial, as long as that order complies with the terms of any order made under any of subsections 38.06(1) to (3) in relation to that proceeding, any judgment made on appeal from, or review of, the order, or any certificate issued under section 38.13.
Potential orders
(2) The orders that may be made under subsection (1) include, but are not limited to, the following orders:
(a) an order dismissing specified counts of the indictment or information, or permitting the indictment or information to proceed only in respect of a lesser or included offence;
(b) an order effecting a stay of the proceedings; and
(c) an order finding against any party on any issue relating to information the disclosure of which is prohibited.
See also:
– Section 38.131 Canadian Evidence Act (Application for review of certificate)
– Section 38.13 Canadian Evidence Act (Certificate of Attorney General of Canada)