Back to Search Start Over

WILFUL BLINDNESS : A CONFUSED AND UNNECESSARY BASIS FOR CRIMINAL LIABILITY?

Authors :
SHERRIN, CHRISTOPHER
Source :
University of British Columbia Law Review; Jul2014, Vol. 47 Issue 2, p709-741, 33p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

In this article, the author focuses on the problems of willful blindness being continuously encountered in the criminal law of Canada. Topics discussed include relationship of willful blindness with recklessness in Canadian criminal laws, judicial opinions of the Supreme Court of Canada on the concept of willful blindness and judicial review on the negligence that took place in the Canadian laws.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00681849
Volume :
47
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
University of British Columbia Law Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
98061925