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The Supreme court has ruled that Extreme intoxication is an available defence for violent crimes.
As sexual violence survivor advocates, we at Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) are both alarmed at the implications of this ruling, and frustrated by the recurrent challenge in favor of this particular defense.The unfortunate ‒ and ever-present ‒ ability of the justice system to imperil the hard-won rights of sexual violence victims stand out to us as an act of systemic inequity.
There must be protections for those who are sexually assaulted by an intoxicated assailant.
York Region calls for provincial funding as sexual assaults rise
York Region calls for more funding for sexual assault centres
“Women’s Support Network seeks increased provincial funding.” by Jennifer Mclaughlin – Markham Review
York Region calls for provincial funding as sexual assaults rise
York Region calls for more funding for sexual assault centres
“Women’s Support Network seeks increased provincial funding.” by Jennifer Mclaughlin – Markham Review
