The Crown applied for orders under ss. 486.2(2) and 486.1(2) of the Criminal Code to allow the complainant to testify via CCTV and with a support person present.
The complainant, who was 15-16 years old at the time of the alleged sexual offences, suffered severe anxiety and physical illness during a previous court attendance when denied a screen.
The court granted the application, finding that the testimonial aids would facilitate a full and candid account and were in the interest of the proper administration of justice.
The court also noted the defence's opposition was frivolous and caused unreasonable delay.
