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Bill C-233

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 27, 2023
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Judges Act (violence against an intimate partner)
  • This bill is called the Violence against Intimate Partners Act. It has been passed by the Canadian Parliament and will come into effect on April 27, 2023. The purpose of this bill is to amend the Criminal Code and the Judges Act to better address violence against intimate partners. Under this bill, if someone is charged with an offense against their intimate partner, a judge must consider whether it is necessary to include a condition in their release order that requires them to wear an electronic monitoring device. This is meant to enhance the safety and security of the victim and other individuals involved. Additionally, the bill establishes continuing education seminars for judges on topics related to intimate partner violence and coercive control in intimate partner and family relationships. This aims to improve judges' understanding of these issues and their ability to handle cases involving violence against intimate partners. T
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