Sexual Assault Cases

• Sexual assault case training isn’t mandatory for judges — a bill is trying to change that

  Federal politicians from across party lines praised Bill C-337 as it unanimously passed in the House — more than two years ago.

  Politics

  Jun 9, 2019
  
• Despite #MeToo movement, U.S. police increasingly less likely to close sex assault investigations

  The so-called “clearance rate” for rape cases fell last year to its lowest point since at least the 1960s, according to FBI data provided to The Associated Press.

  Crime

  Dec 27, 2018
  
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• Best practice guide to help Alberta police investigate sexual assault cases

  Developed over a number of years, a new best practice guide will provide police across Alberta with up-to-date information about sexual violence and better ways to support victims.

  Crime

  May 25, 2018
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• Two Crown attorneys appointed to focus on N.S. sexual assault prosecutions

  Danielle Fostey and Constance MacIsaac will also provide specialized training to other Crown attorneys in the province.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2018
• London police chief facing backlash following comments on review of sexual assault cases

  Critics say London's police chief spoke too soon about the status of a review into sexual assault cases deemed unfounded.

  Crime

  Jun 20, 2017
• Internal review into London police handling of sex assault investigations continuing, chief says

  The review came in the wake of a damning newspaper report that found the London Police Service had one of the highest unfounded rates in the country.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2017
• Nova Scotia announces two special prosecutors for sexual assault cases

  The Nova Scotia government is adding two new special prosecutors, focused on handling sexual assault cases in the province, to the Public Prosecution Service.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2017