The Crown applied under s. 486.2(2) of the Criminal Code for an order permitting the adult complainant in a sexual assault trial to testify via closed-circuit television (CCTV).
The court reviewed a videotaped statement of the complainant and considered the factors under s. 486.2(3).
The court found that while the complainant could likely testify in the courtroom, permitting her to testify via CCTV would facilitate the giving of a full and candid account.
The application was granted.
