Which of the Following Is True

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

A) In determining whether an individual is fit to stand trial, a person need not understand the possible consequences of the proceedings.
B) It has generally been easy to determine the degree of capacity required for fitness for an individual charged with an offence.
C) In R v. Taylor (1992) , the Court stipulated that, when communicating with counsel, the accused must have the ability to act in his or her own best interest.
D) The party who raises the issue of an accused's fitness, does not have the burden of proving the issue of unfitness.
E) In determining whether an individual is fit to stand trial, his or her ability to communicate with counsel must be evaluated.