What is the test for reliability of testimony in a criminal case?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Sohi v. Sohi, 2015 BCSC 1043 (CanLII):
The reliability of the evidence depends, in a large part, on whether it is consistent with the probabilities affecting the case. The analysis of a witness’ standalone testimony should be measured against its inherent believability and whether the events as described are most consistent with the preponderance of probabilities which a practical and informed person would readily recognize as reasonable in that place and in those conditions: Bradshaw v. Stenner.
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