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In Saskatchewan, a domestic violence prevention law hits roadblocks
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:24:18
Publish Date: 2020-06-30 04:10:00
Description: Saskatchewan has just become the first Canadian province to enact Clare’s Law, which aims to help prevent domestic violence by allowing police to warn people about a partner's violent past. But it’s already hit a stumbling block: the RCMP says it won’t take part. Bonnie Allen, a CBC national reporter based in Regina, walks us through the new law and talks about why it’s controversial – including among some anti-domestic violence advocates.
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