The Crown applied under section 714.1 of the Criminal Code to permit a witness, T.A., to testify by video at trial due to her lack of stable housing and inability to travel.
The court found the hardship to the witness, the limited scope of her evidence, and the arrangements for secure testimony justified granting the application, despite late notice.
The judge noted that while in-person testimony is preferred, the circumstances warranted an exception, and the application was granted.
