Reid Institute Members - The June and July Canadian Columns: Right to Counsel: making a "fresh start" - Parts 2 and 3 R.v. Lewis (2007) (Ont. C.A.) are on the Members Whats New page

Written By: Reid
Aug 13, 2007
The June column is Part 2 of a three-part series that examines the growing frequency of pre-consultation and post-consultation interrogations and statements. Specifically, this case applies the interrogation "fresh start" concept that is needed to disconnect post-consultation interrogation from pre-consultation interrogation.

The July column is the final part of three case series that explores the evolution of the interrogation "fresh start" concept that is needed to separate pre- and post-consultation interrogation. R. v. Lewis (2007) was released on May 8, 2007, and shows the current state of how the concept is applied in contemporary case law decisions.
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