The appellant, a self-represented litigant, appealed his conviction for failing to stop at a red light under the Provincial Offences Act.
He argued his right to make full answer and defence was violated because the prosecutor did not advise him of his right to disclosure, and the Justice of the Peace failed to assist him.
The City conceded that the appellant was not adequately informed of his right to disclosure and that significant video evidence had been lost.
Based on these concessions, the Court of Appeal allowed the appeal, set aside the conviction, and entered an acquittal.
The Court declined to rule on the broader constitutional and procedural issues regarding disclosure for unrepresented litigants, finding them moot.
