A court should be slow to refuse leave to adduce alibi evidence under s 150(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act unless the Crown demonstrates prejudice incapable of being addressed without significant disruption of the trial. The mere fact that prescribed notice was not given is insufficient to refuse leave where the Crown cannot point to specific lost investigative opportunities and the evidence could be tested during the trial.
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