This publication addresses the critical legal developments and updates concerning the Charter of Rights in Canadian criminal law as of 1984. It aims to provide legal professionals with a comprehensive overview of significant case law, legislative changes, and their implications for criminal practice. The content is structured to highlight the evolving interpretation and application of the Charter in the nascent years following its enactment.

This update is likely regarded as a crucial resource for legal practitioners needing to stay abreast of the rapidly developing jurisprudence surrounding the Charter of Rights in Canadian criminal law during the early 1980s. Its focus on the specific legal landscape of 1984 suggests it was intended as a timely and practical guide for those navigating the initial impacts of the Charter. The involvement of the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia indicates a professional, educational aim.