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Canada's Supreme Court: New Tort for Intimate Partner Abuse

Canada's Supreme Court: New Tort for Intimate Partner Abuse

Published 1 week, 5 days ago
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Canadas Supreme Court introduces a new tort for intimate partner violence, recognizing coercive control as a distinct harm. In the Ahluwalia case, the court ruled six to three in favor of a tailored path to justice for victims, focusing on the unique harm from controlling behavior in relationships. The new tort applies to intimate partners during or after the relationship, requiring proof of intentional abuse that amounts to coercive control in context.

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