Supreme Court Upholds Sexual Assault Conviction Amid Controversial Evidence Ruling
Edmonton, Canada – The Supreme Court of Canada recently rendered a verdict on a sexual assault case that sparked debates concerning the rights of both the complainant and the accused. The case involved an ex-husband who was denied the opportunity to present evidence of a consensual encounter the night before the alleged assault, despite the complainant’s assertion that she had refused to have sex with him due to their separation. In a 7-2 decision, the …