What is the test for ordering an accused to stand trial based on a statement?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from R. v. C.A.C., 2011 BCPC 170 (CanLII):
So the question is, would I be prepared to order an accused to stand trial based on a statement, assuming the requirements of s. 548(1)(a) have been met? That is essentially the test is USA v. Sheppard.
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