What is the exclusionary evidence "Charter Rule" designed to protect?

The exclusionary evidence "Charter Rule" is primarily designed to protect the rights of the accused. This rule stems from the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which ensures that individuals are treated fairly within the legal system. When evidence is obtained in violation of an individual’s rights, such as improper search and seizure procedures, that evidence may be deemed inadmissible in court as a means to uphold the integrity of the justice system.

Protecting the rights of the accused helps maintain the principle of fairness within the trial process, ensuring that individuals are not unfairly disadvantaged or unjustly convicted based on improperly obtained evidence. This emphasis on the accused's rights serves to maintain public confidence in the legal process and reinforces the importance of adhering to lawful methods of evidence collection. The exclusionary rule serves both to prevent infringement on these rights and to discourage law enforcement from engaging in unlawful actions that could undermine the legal framework.