The Crown brought a motion during a voir dire to admit a video statement given by the accused to the police following his arrest for sexual assault and sexual interference.
The court found that the police officer conducting the interview lied to the accused about the nature of the allegations and provided false legal advice, suggesting that consensual sex with the complainant would not be a criminal offence.
The officer also attempted to undermine the advice given to the accused by duty counsel.
The court held that the accused was deprived of the ability to make a meaningful choice about whether to confess due to police trickery and misinformation.
The statement was ruled inadmissible.
