Case Analysis V. Williams - 782 Words

1. Name of Case Citation: R. v. Williams [1998] 1 S.C.R. 1128 CanLII 782 (SCC) 2. Type and Level of Case: The case was heard by the Supreme Court of Canada on appeal by the accused on decision of the Court of Appeal of British Columbia for dismissing a motion to challenge the potential jurors for cause. 3. Facts: a. The accused was an aboriginal, who pleaded not guilty and elected a trial by judge and jury. He claimed to have not committed the robbery but another aboriginal individual did. b. The Criminal Code section 638 grants the Crown and the prosecutor on behalf of the accused the right to challenge potential jurors for cause on grounds of impartiality and the judge should permit challenge for cause if there is reasonable belief of juror partiality. c. During the first trial, the accused was permitted to ask the potential jurors for racial bias. 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