92.3 Sentencing
Whereas, Many women who have been victims of domestic violence are not adequately protected by the criminal courts
during the time leading up to a final disposition of the charge or as a result of the sentencing process; therefore, be it,
RESOLVED, That The National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to work with the provincial and
territorial governments to establish uniform policies which requires:
- That Prosecutors protect victims by opposing the release of men accused of crimes relating to domestic
violence who have violated the terms of their release; and, - That priority in court time be given to charges involving domestic assaults and any breach of conditions
arising out of those charges; and, - That victim impact statements be used wherever possible to assist in sentencing submissions; and,
- That resources be made available for the use of expert evidence to advise the court of the psychological
damage done by the crimes of domestic assault and child abuse to victims; and be it further,
RESOLVED, That The National Council of Women of Canada urge its provincial and local Councils of Women to request their
respective provincial governments to take similar action.