2010
DOI: 10.3138/cjwl.22.2.485
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The Québec Crime Victims Compensation Act: When the Clock Is Ticking against Victims of Intra-Familial Sexual Abuse

Abstract: La Loi sur l'indemnisation des victimes d'actes criminels du Québec indemnise à l'heure actuelle les femmes et les enfants qui sont victimes d'agression sexuelle au sein de la famille. Lorsque la loi a été adoptée en 1972, le législateur québécois ne visait pas ce genre de victime ni ce genre de violence. En analysant la jurisprudence québécoise en ce domaine, l'auteure cherche à mettre en lumière un problème touchant l'application de cette loi, problème découlant de la nature des infractions commises ainsi qu… Show more

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“…Given the increasing recognition of historic child abuse, such exclusions feel outdated and in need of renegotiation. Langevin (2010) has made similar arguments in Quebec, calling for sexual violence survivors to be formally given additional time for applications because discretion alone cannot guarantee fair consideration. Indeed, it may be useful to adopt the Australian approach, where compensation can be claimed up to 10 years after the offense, and there is no time limit if the survivor was a minor (TRF, 2015).…”
Section: Narrow Eligibilitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Given the increasing recognition of historic child abuse, such exclusions feel outdated and in need of renegotiation. Langevin (2010) has made similar arguments in Quebec, calling for sexual violence survivors to be formally given additional time for applications because discretion alone cannot guarantee fair consideration. Indeed, it may be useful to adopt the Australian approach, where compensation can be claimed up to 10 years after the offense, and there is no time limit if the survivor was a minor (TRF, 2015).…”
Section: Narrow Eligibilitymentioning
confidence: 99%