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<i>Regina v. Sullivan</i>, 2020 ONCA 333: Misinformation is fueling outrage about the defence of intoxication

from Neuberger & Partners LLP

Regina v. Sullivan, 2020 ONCA 333: Misinformation is fueling outrage about the defence of intoxication Neuberger & Partners LLP On June 3, 2020, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that section 33.1 of the Criminal Code was unconstitutional for barring self-induced extreme intoxication as a defence in crimes of violence including those that involve bodily harm, death or sexual assault. Public outrage was quickly generated based on misinformation about what this decision means and how it will affect sexual assault cases in the future. READ MORE

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