Reference Re Criminal Code, s. 293

JurisdictionBritish Columbia
CourtSupreme Court of British Columbia (Canada)
Citation[2011] B.C.T.C. Uned. 1588,2011 BCSC 1588,[2011] B.C.T.C. Uned. 1588 (SC)
Date23 November 2011
Subject MatterCIVIL RIGHTS,PRACTICE,EVIDENCE,CRIMINAL LAW

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