Which of the following is true?

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The ability to communicate with counsel is one of the factors that must be evaluated when determining an individual's fitness to stand trial, according to the criteria established by the Supreme Court of Canada in R v. Prichard (2014). Therefore, option E is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because understanding the possible consequences of the proceedings is one of the criteria for fitness. Option B is incorrect because determining the degree of capacity required for fitness is a complex and context-dependent task. Option C is incorrect because R v. Taylor (1992) dealt with the issue of whether an accused has the right to dismiss counsel, which is not directly related to fitness. Finally, option D is incorrect because the party raising the issue of fitness has the burden of proving it on a balance of probabilities.

Which of the Following Is True