Sex assault trial reforms followed Ghomeshi case. Some experts worry Hockey Canada trial could spark more | Unpublished
Hello!
Source Feed: CBC News - Canada
Publication Date: June 14, 2025 - 04:00

Sex assault trial reforms followed Ghomeshi case. Some experts worry Hockey Canada trial could spark more

June 14, 2025
Following public outcry over Jian Ghomeshi's 2016 trial, some legal scholars lauded Criminal Code changes that prevent the defence from surprising complainants at trial with past emails or texts with the defendant. Some defence lawyers worry more 'reactive lawmaking' could follow the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial.


Unpublished Newswire

 
The British-born musician known as D.B. Cohen used to daydream about playing Bluesfest when he saw how the festival took over the entire city for days at a time.  Read More
July 8, 2025 - 04:00 | Lynn Saxberg | Ottawa Citizen
BANKER WITH A BLOATED BUDGET Read More
July 8, 2025 - 04:00 | Doug Menary, Ottawa Citizen | Ottawa Sun
Canada’s army commander was kept in the dark about antisemitic, misogynistic and racist comments on a site operated by his soldiers despite complaints previously being made to military police, top officers and military legal officials. Read More
July 8, 2025 - 04:00 | David Pugliese, Ottawa Citizen | Ottawa Citizen