Canadian feminist lawyer and women’s advocate
“The criminal trial process can be invasive, humiliating and degrading for victims of sexual offences, in part because myths and stereotypes continue to haunt the criminal justice system.” So begins an important Supreme Court of Canada decision released on June Continue reading Some good news
In March, I wrote about a Kitchener woman who was found guilty of breaching the publication ban put in place to protect her privacy during the sexual assault trial of her former husband. He was found guilty, but when the Continue reading Making our own change
Criminal law proceedings in Canada are generally open to the public, and information about them is routinely reported in the media. This is a good thing: We want our laws and courts to be transparent and accountable. However, there are Continue reading Whose privacy?
Last week, I wrote about the Matthew McKnight sexual assault trial, leaving the matter of the verdict and sentencing for this week’s column. After listening to all of the evidence, the closing arguments of the Crown and the defence and Continue reading “Surprise sex” or rape? (Part two)