Today we bring you Part I of our 3-part release of the 2019 SCC decision R v Goldfinch. This decision, split three ways, discusses a "friends with benefits" relationship in the context of s 276 of the Criminal Code. Before Karly takes you through the decision, Zach & Karly discuss Seaboyer, the Twin Myths, and how 30 odd years later the court still disagrees when interpreting what the twin myths mean in practice. 

CONTENT WARNING: This decision concerns a sexual assault. Please take care when listening. 

Legal Listening - Where Audio Obiter is Our Thing!

Link to Decision: https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/scc/doc/2019/2019scc38/2019scc38.html?autocompleteStr=R%20v%20Goldfinch&autocompletePos=1

We're now on Patreon! Become a patron, unlock fun bonus content, and support the project here: patreon.com/LegalListening 

Check us out at legallistening.com, look for us on CanLii Connects, find us on twitter @legallistening or email us at [email protected]

While you're here, check out our team!

Julie Lundy: https://www.julielundyart.com/

Rad & Kel: https://www.radandkell.com/

Remember we're always looking for guest readers to come on the podcast. Have a decision you love? Want to see it recorded? Reach out!