Several people arrested for drug-related offences must face a new trial because a judge improperly stayed the charges against them, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
The top court’s judgment, released Friday (Jan. 26), also means the accused individuals will have a fresh opportunity to argue the charges should be set aside, in keeping with guidance set out by the court.
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