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We don’t need a new criminal charge of ‘femicide’
We don’t need a new criminal charge of ‘femicide’

Late last year, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) started using the term “femicide” in its public statements, even though an OPS advisory committee had not yet finalized its definition of the word.

How a sentence is determined
How a sentence is determined

After an accused is convicted, the judge’s next task is to arrive at an appropriate sentence. This is a complex process since the circumstances surrounding offences are never the same and there are many factors the court must take into consideration.

What You Say Online Can Come Back to Haunt You
What You Say Online Can Come Back to Haunt You

Social media has transformed the way people communicate with each other. Young people in particular rely on text messages or platforms such as Snapchat to communicate because it is so easy.

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