VICTORIA — A program that provides support services for survivors of sexual assault in British Columbia is getting an extra $10 million to expand its work across the province.Solicitor General Mike . . .
A program that provides support services for survivors of sexual assault in British Columbia is getting an extra $10 million to expand its work across the province.
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BC moves forward with legislation to help victims of revenge porn
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The BC Government is taking steps to address the ongoing issue of non-consensual distribution of intimate images, also known as revenge pornography.
The province is now undertaking consultations on possible legislation which could help victims protect themselves from the crime, and seek recourse.
New legislation could provide a new option to ensure people have an efficient way to get posted images taken down or destroyed and could create a new process for people to claim compensation from wrongdoers.
The publication of intimate images without consent is an offense under Canada’s Criminal Code.