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What is the current status of the Canadian constitution? (self.legaldiscussion)
submitted 2 years ago by kiwiheretic to c/legaldiscussion
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Is it purely advisory or does it have some teeth? Have their been any cases where the constitution has affected the outcome of a court decision?

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[–] m0darn 2 points 2 years ago

The constitution affects the outcome of many cases because it defines what types of evidence and evidence collection are admissable.

From wiki:

[Section 24] also allows courts to exclude evidence in trials if the evidence was acquired in a way that conflicts with the Charter and might damage the reputation of the justice system.