Rape Shield Laws
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Supreme Court upholds expansions to Canada’s rape shield lawsIn a 6-3 ruling today, the court says the expanded rules to further prevent a sexual assault complainant's past from being used against them in a trial are entirely constitutional.CanadaJun 30, 2022
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Government bringing sexual assault law up to speed with the courts, timesThe Liberals are moving to make it clear an unconscious person cannot consent to sexual activity and a complainant has the right to a lawyer during rape shield proceedings.Jun 6, 2017
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