In Doe v. Metropolitan Toronto (Municipality) Commissioners of Police [1998] Ontario Court, [p.326 Introduction to Legal Studies Casebook] Judge McFarland awarded over $220,000 to the victim of sexual assault in Toronto, pursuant to s.24 of the Charter.

1. Why was the Charter applicable to this case?
2. What Charter rights were alleged to have been contravened and why?
3. Why didn't Toronto succeed in its s. 1 defence?
4. What public policy issues and concerns are raised by the powers given to Judges pursuant to The Constitution to hold that any law (Statute) that is inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution (which includes the Charter of Rights and Freedoms) is of no force and effect?