Bailey's Law
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Rise of firearm-related intimate partner violence ‘not a surprise’: expertsThe study released Wednesday 'examines trends in firearm-related intimate partner violence, including characteristics of incidents, victims, and accused persons.'CrimeJul 10
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Bailey’s Law receives royal assent, brings reform to intimate partner violence lawsBill C-225, known as Bailey's Law, received royal assent on Wednesday, one day after passing third reading in the Senate.CanadaJun 17
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Intimate partner violence will soon have tougher penalties under new lawThe Conservative bill essentially leapfrogged the Liberal government's own intimate partner violence bill that includes many of the same measures as 'Bailey's Law.'PoliticsJun 17
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‘Bailey’s Law’ clears House of Commons hurdle to toughen intimate partner violence lawsBailey McCourt's ex-husband, James Plover, is charged with first-degree murder and is awaiting a trial date. If approved by the Senate, the bill would move to receive royal assent.CrimeApr 28
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Family of slain Kelowna woman hopes ‘politicking’ doesn’t stall Bailey’s LawThe grief-stricken family of Bailey McCourt has been tirelessly pushing for change to better protect victims of intimate partner violence.CanadaDec 10, 2025
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Proposed bill in honour of slain Kelowna, B.C. woman takes big step forwardBill C-225, otherwise known as Bailey's Law, passed second reading. The bill is in memory of Bailey McCourt, a slain Kelowna mother.CanadaDec 4, 2025
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Family of slain Kelowna woman takes fight to Ottawa to enact ‘Bailey’s Law’Last week, federal justice minister Sean Fraser announced much-anticipated bail reform but the changes left the family disappointed.CanadaOct 28, 2025
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Liberals urged to increase penalties for intimate partner violence, murderConservatives are pushing a private member's bill they say would combat intimate partner violence — just as a new report tracks how the problem has grown in recent years.PoliticsOct 28, 2025
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