R. v. A.U., [2006] Nunavut Cases 10 (CJ)

JudgeKilpatrick, J.
CourtNunavut Court of Justice (Canada)
Case DateMay 23, 2006
JurisdictionNunavut
Citations[2006] Nunavut Cases 10 (CJ);2006 NUCJ 10

R. v. A.U., [2006] Nunavut Cases 10 (CJ)

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Temp. Cite: [2006] Nunavut Cases TBEd. JN.117

Her Majesty the Queen (prosecutor) v. A.U. (accused)

(07-05-29; 2006 NUCJ 10)

Indexed As: R. v. A.U.

Nunavut Court of Justice

Iqaluit

Kilpatrick, J.

June 6, 2006.

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Criminal Law - Topic 3577

Preliminary inquiry - Evidence - Unsworn evidence of child - See paragraphs 1 to 42.

Criminal Law - Topic 3596

Preliminary inquiry - Evidence - Evidence not otherwise admissible that judge considers credible or trustworthy - See paragraphs 1 to 42.

Counsel:

Christine Gagnon, for the prosecutor;

Sue Cooper, for the accused.

This case was heard on May 23, 2006, by Kilpatrick, J., of the Nunavut Court of Justice, who released the following judgment on June 6, 2006.

Please note: The following judgment has not been edited.

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