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Why is self-representation vastly considered bad and wrong?

feetwet
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A person who is fit to stand trial can always choose to self-represent. Counsel cannot be forced upon them.

While a court can appoint an amicus to assist the court, that amicus's duty is to the court, not to the accused. And the court "may not appoint amicus with functions that would interfere with the right of the accused to represent themselves." R. v. Kahsai, 2023 SCC 20.

Jen
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