Descrease article font size Increase article font sizeCanada’s senate has passed a bill aimed at educating judges about the dangers of domestic violence and coercive control.‘Keira’s Law,’ Bill C-233, was introduced by Anju Dhillon, member of Parliament for Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle in 2022 on the second anniversary of Keira Kagan’s death in Milton, Ont. The legislation focuses on protection for children of abusive ex-partners via amendments to the Judges Act. It adds continuous education for decision-makers on the finer points of violence and control in family relationships. Additionally, justices are now expected to consider whether a release order for an accused is in the interests of the safety and security.…
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Va. the law aimed at telling schools about employee arrests to go into effect in July
A new law recently signed by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will require law enforcement officials to notify school systems whenever employees are arrested for certain offenses.A new law recently signed by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will require law enforcement officials to notify school systems whenever employees are arrested for certain offenses. The Virginia General Assembly passed the legislation, which was signed by Youngkin late last month. State Sen. Scott Surovell introduced the bill, after a Fairfax County middle school guidance counselor continued working despite an arrest related to child sex crimes. The law is scheduled to go into effect July 1, and requires state law enforcement agencies to notify school systems within 48 hours of an arrest for a felony or Class 1 misdemeanor.…
Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles news from Arizona
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are preparing for Super Bowl 57 in Arizona on Sunday. Follow our updates on their preparations and the preparations for the game. Opening night has a bit of everythingKansas City wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster plays Pin the Tail on the Donkey while wearing a cowboy hat during Opening Night for Super Bowl 57 at the Football Printer Center on Feb. 6, 2023.There were players, coaches, media and fans at Super Bowl 57 Open Night on Monday at the Footprint Center, but there was also a whole lot more. Donna Kelce, mother to Super Bowl bound brothers Travis and Jason, gave away tickets to the big game to some lucky fans.…