Summary

Keywords

Criminal law — Evidence — Assessment — Credibility — Whether there now is an evidentiary precedent that permits credibility attacks against an accused and witnesses because they consult and rely on their own business records in giving evidence?

Summary

Case summaries are prepared by the Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada (Law Branch). Please note that summaries are not provided to the Judges of the Court. They are placed on the Court file and website for information purposes only.

(PUBLICATION BAN IN CASE)

Dr. Haque practiced obstetrics and gynecology and was charged with 16 counts of sexual assault after patients complained following medical examinations in his office. His medical records were seized and Crown counsel disclosed records pertaining to the complainants. Dr. Haque testified and relied on his medical notes. He was convicted on 4 counts of sexual assault and acquitted on 12 counts of sexual assault. His appeal from the convictions was dismissed.

Lower Court Rulings