R v Maessen, 2020 NSSC 80: Can an Accused Ask for the Name of a Complainant’s Therapist?
Can an accused ask for a complainant’s therapist’s name? Learn how R v Maessen balances defence rights with privacy in sexual offence cases.
Can an accused ask for a complainant’s therapist’s name? Learn how R v Maessen balances defence rights with privacy in sexual offence cases.
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