Briefly discuss R. v. Sault Ste. Marie, [1978] 2 SCR 12993 C.R. (3d) 30, 40 C.C.C. (2d) 353, 85 D.L.R. (3d) 161, 21 N.R. 295, and

Briefly discuss R. v. Sault Ste. Marie, [1978] 2 SCR 12993 C.R. (3d) 30, 40 C.C.C. (2d) 353, 85 D.L.R. (3d) 161, 21 N.R. 295, and subsequent common law or statutory “due diligence” cases

A. Introduction

 “Due diligence” is a common law defence available to a person accused of a contravention in certain circumstances. In some cases, the defence may be statutory. Describe the defence of due diligence and explain the rationale for the defence.

B. Doctrine as Illustrated in Cases

Briefly discuss R. v. Sault Ste. Marie, [1978] 2 SCR 12993 C.R. (3d) 30, 40 C.C.C. (2d) 353, 85 D.L.R. (3d) 161, 21 N.R. 295, and subsequent common law or statutory “due diligence” cases

C. Doctrine as Discussed in Legal Literature

Briefly discuss any recent academic comment on the “due diligence” doctrine

D. Conclusion

Express your opinion or thoughts on the “due diligence” doctrine