While conducting a trial, the judge addresses the jury to explain that the evidence they are about to hear is subject to special scrutiny as directed by the Supreme Court of Canada. Which warning is this scenario an example of?

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A Vetrovec warning is a specific instruction given by a judge to a jury in a criminal trial, advising them to exercise caution when considering the testimony of an accomplice or a witness who may have a significant motive to lie. This warning is named after a landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision. The other options do not correspond to recognized legal warnings in this context.

While Conducting a Trial, the Judge Addresses the Jury to Explain