Sexual Offences

What constitutes a reasonable expectation of privacy, and how does the law treat secret recordings? Explore the legal definitions, Crown requirements, and potential defences surrounding...

Prostitution laws in Canada can be confusing. Discover what is legal, what remains criminalized, and how Bill C-36 changed the law.

Discover the legal reality of child deepfakes in Canada. While Charter protections apply, making, distributing, and possessing this material remains strictly illegal under the Criminal...

In Canada, freedom of expression is protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. However, there are limits to this right, especially when it comes...

While many people may have a general understanding of incest, how is it specifically defined in the legal context? Under Section 155(1) of the Canadian...

The sex offender registry is a database used by police agencies when investigating sex-related crimes. The database keeps track of convicted sex offender’s information so...

In the realm of criminal law, few issues are as complex and sensitive as cases involving sexual assault. Adding alcohol into the equation further complicates...

The Speak Out Act is an Act of the United States Congress prohibiting the enforcement of non-disclosure agreements (commonly referred to as NDAs) in situations...

Under the Criminal Code of Canada, all non-consensual sexual touching is considered sexual assault. Touching is “sexual” where it occurs in sexual circumstances or on...

The age of consent in Canada, generally, is 16. There must not be a relationship of trust, authority or dependency between the parties, because this...

You have been charged with sexual assault. What can you expect? Sexual assault is an offence that covers a wide range of behaviours involving non-consensual...