What is the relevant issue at the Preliminary Inquiry stage?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from R. v. V.T.F., 2004 ABPC 60 (CanLII):
The only issue for consideration at the Preliminary Inquiry stage is the question of whether the evidence meets the test in The United States of America v. Sheppard, supra, with respect to the evidence heard on count #1.
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