Defence counsel in a high-profile case has requested background information on the officer who arrested their client for aggravated assault,alleging the officer's history of misconduct is vital to their client's case.What decision of the Supreme Court of Canada determined that disclosure extends to the defence counsel being provided with this information?

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R. v. McNeil, 2009, is the Supreme Court of Canada decision that determined the prosecution must disclose to the defence any material evidence, including information that could be used to impeach the credibility of a witness, such as a police officer's disciplinary record for misconduct relevant to the case at hand.

Defence Counsel in a High-Profile Case Has Requested Background Information