On a Friday night in March 2019, Leon-Jamal Daniel Barrett made a decision that would change the course of his…
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In the aftermath of the Jian Ghomeshi case, changes were made to the Criminal Code to prevent defence lawyers from…
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The Controversial “Consent Video” in the E.M. Case: A Legal Analysis In a recent court case involving E.M., a young…
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…step thereafter unfolded without her consent. That is the essence of sexual assault.\”Talach also questions the validity of the so-called…
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‘Words matter, but so does context’ WARNING: This post contains graphic content. During the trial, defence lawyers have been meticulously…
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House Republicans are considering a new bill that would target non-citizens who have participated in violent anti-law enforcement riots. Rep.…
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Courtroom sketch artists play a crucial role in bringing the public inside the courtroom when cameras are not allowed. Alexandra…
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The trial of five former world junior hockey players on sexual assault charges in London, Ont., has sparked a contentious…
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with E.M.\’s previous sexual history, questioning her about past relationships and sexual encounters. Greenspan suggested E.M. was not a reliable…
Read More » ***Content Warning: This article discusses sexual assault and may be triggering for some readers.*** In the wake of the high-profile…
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