
Government amendments to sex offender registry fall short
Proposed legislation introduced by the Liberal government at the end of April addresses changes to the National Sex Offender Registry.
Proposed legislation introduced by the Liberal government at the end of April addresses changes to the National Sex Offender Registry.
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) should be commended for its decision to strike down a law that automatically added those accused of designated sexual offences to the national sex registry.
Three women charged with the vicious kidnapping and sexual assault of another woman are liars whose versions of events are "ludicrous," Crown prosecutors said Monday in their closing submissions in an Ottawa courtroom.
The #MeToo movement has seen many high-profile people fall from positions of power, with some facing criminal charges.
Turned allegations of sexual assault (from groping to rape) into a crime before the accused have had the opportunity to defend themselves in court.
When the police lay criminal charges of sexual assault, it’s like the world turns against the accused. Even if you are innocent until proven guilty, a charge of sexual assault is made public