Rape Shield

• Supreme Court upholds expansions to Canada’s rape shield laws

  In a 6-3 ruling today, the court says the expanded rules to further prevent a sexual assault complainant's past from being used against them in a trial are entirely constitutional.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2022
  
• Supreme Court restores conviction of man who challenged rape shield law

  While the court found errors in previous rulings leading to his conviction, it said no miscarriage of justice had occurred.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2019
  
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• Government bringing sexual assault law up to speed with the courts, times 

  The Liberals are moving to make it clear an unconscious person cannot consent to sexual activity and a complainant has the right to a lawyer during rape shield proceedings.

  Jun 6, 2017