The accused was charged with sexual offences and made an initial confession to police that was later ruled inadmissible.
During a court-ordered psychiatric assessment, the accused made a 'protected statement' confirming the earlier confession.
At trial, the accused testified and denied the offences.
The Crown cross-examined him on the protected statement to challenge his credibility under s. 672.21(3)(f) of the Criminal Code.
The Supreme Court of Canada held that the protected statement was inadmissible because it was derived from the prior involuntary confession.
The Court concluded that s. 672.21(3)(f) cannot be interpreted to permit the use of an involuntary confession, as doing so would violate section 7 of the Charter.
