Off to Ottawa!

On March 20, 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear an appeal in R v RV, a case involving section 276 of the Criminal Code. Section 276 sets out the circumstances in which it is appropriate to cross-examine a sexual assault survivor at trial on his or her sexual history.  

We are proud to be representing the Ending Violence Association of Canada (“EVA Canada”), which is intervening in the appeal.  EVA Canada is a leading national voice against gender-based violence and a consistent advocate for sexual assault survivors.

At the hearing of the appeal, we will be advocating on behalf of EVA Canada for an approach to section 276 which prioritizes the personal dignity, integrity, safety and privacy of sexual assault survivors and does not re-victimize survivors who have reported their assaults and sought justice. 

For more information on Allen / McMillan’s appellate advocacy and advisory practice, call us at (604) 569-2652 or email info@amlc.ca.