Quebec legislators vote unanimously to create special court for victims of domestic, sexual violence

A Quebec bill aimed at creating a court that specializes in crimes involving victims of domestic and sexual violence has been unanimously passed. 

Bill 92, tabled in September, was adopted at the National Assembly on Thursday and is the “first ever” of its kind in the world, according to Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette at an official announcement Thursday.

The goal of the new law is to better support victims during all stages of the judicial process and to remove barriers that stop them from coming forward with allegations. 

“Today, we are sending a clear message to people who are victims of sexual and domestic violence: