Robert Wulkan, Barrister & Solicitor | Charter

21 Feb '15
The Right to Silence: What It is and Why It’s Important
Posted in
- Charter,
- Criminal Law,
- Police Interaction,
- Right to Silence,
- Section 7
Posted by Robert Wulkan, Barrister & Solicitor
What it is: The ‘right to silence’ is a right granted by section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to detained and arrested individuals. Enshrined is the fundamental right to make a free and voluntary choice as to whether or not to speak to the authorities. This means that in the face […]

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