Tag #Victim Rights

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Hockey Canada Trial Spurs Calls for Restorative Justice in Sexual Assault Cases

The Hockey Canada trial exposes the re-traumatizing aspects of the criminal justice system for sexual assault survivors, prompting calls for expanded restorative justice options in Ontario and elsewhere, as a 2024 Justice Canada report shows 58% of Canadians support this approach.

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National Security Concerns Limit Testimony in JTF2 Soldier's Assault Case

The Canadian Justice Department invoked Section 38 of the Canada Evidence Act to restrict information in the assault case of Master-Corporal Michael Spence, a JTF2 member, against his spouse, Brittany Makort, prompting criticism for potentially setting a worrisome precedent and undermining progress ...

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ETarra Convicted of Murder Granted Parole After Minimal Victim Opposition

Maite Pedrosa Barrenetxea, sentenced to over 230 years for terrorist acts including murder, was granted parole on April 3rd, 2024, after 28 years in prison, despite minimal victim opposition and symbolic financial restitution.

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Prison Corruption Alleged After Murderer's Threats Against Victim's Mother

Patricia Ramírez, mother of Gabriel Cruz (murdered 2008), accused Ana Julia Quezada (convicted murderer) of death threats and revealed alleged prison corruption involving four officials aiding Quezada's access to mobile phones for a documentary interview, highlighting systemic failures in protecting...

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Scottish Plea Bargain Leaves Abuse Victim in the Dark

In Scotland, Liz Shanks' home security footage revealed her partner's violent abuse, leading to a 27-month sentence, but a plea bargain dropped seven charges, prompting a campaign for victim notification in such negotiations.

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Spanish Publisher Suspends Distribution of Book on Child Murderer

Anagrama has suspended distribution of "El odio", a book of letters between its author and José Bretón, convicted of killing his two children, following a court refusal to block publication and a complaint from the children's mother, Ruth Ortiz, who was not consulted during the book's creation.

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Unsolved Murder of British Man in Benidorm: Daughter Renews Plea for Information

Hayley Barker is renewing her appeal for information about the unsolved 2018 murder of her father, Mike Rydings, who was attacked outside a Benidorm bar after watching a World Cup match; despite investigations by Spanish and UK police, his killer remains unidentified.

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UK Man Convicted of Stalking Bali Influencer

A British man, Rob Keating, was convicted of stalking Alexandra Saper, an American travel influencer in Bali, after a year-long campaign of online harassment, including death threats and a trip to Indonesia to carry out his threats, leaving Ms. Saper feeling disempowered and forcing her to flee the ...

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Killer's Day Release Sparks Outrage, Exposes System Failures

Grace Donato, whose daughter was murdered by James Stoneham in 2012, was devastated to discover Stoneham had been transferred to a minimum-security prison and granted day release without her knowledge, prompting an apology from Corrections Victoria and raising concerns about systemic failures.

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Mother of Murdered Child to Denounce Institutional Failures and Media Exploitation

Patricia Ramírez, mother of Gabriel Cruz, murdered in 2018, will hold a press conference on Wednesday to denounce institutional and judicial failings, rights violations, and potential irregularities in the prison of Ana Julia Quezada, the murderer. She will also address the attempted sale of a docum...

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Acquittal of Dani Alves Sparks Debate on Victim Reparation in Sexual Assault Cases

The acquittal of Dani Alves highlights the limitations of focusing solely on punishment in sexual assault cases, advocating for a shift towards prioritizing victim support and emancipation through a feminist lens that separates the penal process from the victim's recovery.

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Dani Alves Acquitted of Sexual Assault in Spanish Appeal

A Spanish court acquitted footballer Dani Alves of sexual assault charges, overturning a previous conviction due to perceived inconsistencies in the victim's statement and insufficient evidence, causing significant disappointment and raising concerns about the prosecution of sexual violence cases.

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