Bailey's Law
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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.Crime11 hours
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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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