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Section 11 of the Charter does not apply to police disciplinary proceedings lacking true penal consequences.
The appellant, a police officer, was charged with major service offences and appeared before the Deputy Chief of Police for trial.
He argued that the proceedings violated his right to an independent and impartial tribunal under section 11(d) of the Charter.
The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the appeal, holding that section 11 does not apply to police disciplinary proceedings because they are neither criminal in nature nor involve true penal consequences, such as imprisonment.
