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Rape Law Reform in Canada: The Success and Limits of Legislation

College of Arts, Social, and Health Sciences, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, British Columbia, V2N 4Z9, Canada

This article reviews the major changes and impacts of rape law reform in Canada. It is held that the 1983 reform addressed some of the key issues relating to sexual assault. In spite of the 1983 legislation, it is clear that critical issues linger in many areas. These include underreporting of sexual assault; low founding, charging, and conviction rates; the status of rape-shield rules; and the defence of honest but mistaken belief of consent. Collective and social actions on the part of women's groups and education are seen as important policy tools to counter sexual assault in our society.

International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, Vol. 42, No. 3, 258-270 (1998)
DOI: 10.1177/0306624X9804200307


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