In the latest post on the “Lawyer Online” blog, Yuriy Radzievsky, a partner at Barristers, explains what constitutes inadmissible evidence and why it cannot be used in court rulings.
Key points:
Admissible evidence is evidence obtained through a gross violation of a person’s rights and freedoms. Such evidence cannot be used in rendering a court decision. In simple terms: if the established procedure for collecting evidence was violated during investigative actions, such evidence must be deemed inadmissible.
Evidently inadmissible evidence: The law defines a number of significant violations of an individual’s rights and freedoms that automatically render evidence inadmissible.
When Evidence Is Deemed Inadmissible: Not all violations during the collection of evidence result in its inadmissibility. Courts deem evidence inadmissible only if:
The violations cast doubt on the reliability of the evidence;
Such doubts cannot be dispelled by other evidence or additional means of proof.
Why is this important?
The use of inadmissible evidence undermines a person’s right to a defense and access to a fair trial! 
Knowing your rights means being able to defend yourself even in the most complex legal situations.
Watch the full episode on the new “Lawyer Online” blog.
Author: Yuriy Radzievsky, Attorney and Partner at Barristers
Source: Barristers Youtube