This section protects individuals' privacy , not their property. Therefore a search of this space, without the student's consent and without following certain procedures, may violate the student's rights under the Charter .
Students have an expectation of privacy with respect to their person, which is reasonable.
Nevertheless students attending school know that teachers and administrators may have to search them, or their personal effects, as well as seize prohibited items. This may be necessary to provide a safe school environment and maintain order and discipline in the school. The Education Act of each province sets out the responsibilities of teachers and administrators. Although these Acts may not specifically authorize the right to search students, the right can be inferred. The Court considered it not only reasonable but essential that teachers and principals be able to search students and seize prohibited items.