92.5 Shield Laws
Whereas, There is a need to encourage victims to report sexual assaults and to preserve their privacy during the criminal prosecution process; and,
Whereas, Legislation defining consent and limiting judicial discretion as to questioning the victim about past sexual history has been introduced in the House of Commons; therefore, be it,
RESOLVED, That The National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to give priority to the passage of this legislation.