To support fair trials and meaningful disclosure, Canadian law requires the Crown to identify, obtain, and disclose information that may affect the credibility or reliability of a government witness. The duties recognized in R. v. Stinchcombe and R. v. McNeil help protect an accused person’s right to make full answer and defence.

Prince Edward Island Stinchcombe List is a public-facing platform-of-record for Potential Impeachment Disclosure information and accountability records involving law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, and government agents. It brings together disciplinary matters, criminal proceedings, public complaints, use-of-force reports, credibility concerns, and other records relevant to transparency, due process, and the administration of justice.

The platform is designed as a platform-as-a-service for law enforcement organizations, police standards and oversight bodies, prosecutors, courts, judicial disciplinary bodies, government agencies, and other participants in the justice system. A single shared platform supports consistent recordkeeping, public access, and domain-specific presentation across participating jurisdictions.

The database is intended to help the public and legal community locate information that may warrant further inquiry. Inclusion does not establish that an allegation is proven, that misconduct occurred, or that any information is admissible or must be disclosed in a particular proceeding. Users should verify information through official records and applicable legal processes.