Solomon Friedman: Few remedies available when prosecutors go rogue

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In our legal system, Crown prosecutors wield considerable power in the exercise of their discretion. Courts refer to them as “quasi-judicial” or judgelike, in terms of both their function and the manner in which they carry out their duties. Accordingly, much is expected of prosecutors in terms of fairness, impartiality and objectivity. But what happens when Crowns go rogue?

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