[1] Certain Canadian provinces, like Prince Edward Island[2] have also adopted legislative initiatives to introduce mandatory sexual assault training for provincial judges.
Data reported that one in five sexual assault allegations in Canada are dismissed by Canadian law enforcement as unfounded.
[10] In Prince Edward Island, Bill 110, the Mandatory Sexual Assault Law Education Act, was introduced and subsequently passed.
This amendment prohibits judges who have not completed recent and comprehensive sexual assault education from appointment as lawyers.
[13] The National Judicial Institute has introduced a week-long course, provided to all Supreme Court justices who have begun placements within the last five years.