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- Creating an Alberta Parole Board
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- Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act
- Strengthening Alberta’s justice system
- Introducing the Alberta Firearms Act
- Protecting property rights
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- Modernizing Alberta's Police Act
- Preserving Canada's economic prosperity
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- Carbon tax repeal
- Job Creation Tax Cut
- Public sector wage arbitration deferral
- Alberta Senate Election Act
Status: The Provincial Court Amendment Act received royal assent on May 31, 2022
Ministries responsible: Justice, Culture
Overview
The Provincial Court Amendment Act (formerly Bill 14) reduces the risk of victims of sexual violence being re-victimized during trials and ensures that all people who come into the courtroom are treated respectfully and fairly.
The act requires provincial court judge applicants to complete sexual assault law and social context issues education to be eligible for appointment.
This education would foster stronger confidence in the administration of justice and encourage more reporting of sexual assaults and potentially greater engagement in the justice system by victims, Indigenous Peoples, and people from minority and vulnerable populations.
The federal government and Prince Edward Island have legislation requiring judicial candidates to agree to complete this type of education after appointment. Manitoba also introduced similar legislation in November 2021.
Key changes
The Provincial Court Amendment Act:
- requires provincial court judge applicants to complete sexual assault law and social context issues education
- requires candidates on the appointment eligibility list when the amendments come into effect to complete the education or promise to complete it after appointment
Next steps
The Provincial Court Amendment Act will take effect upon proclamation.
News
- Enhancing sexual assault law education for judges (March 30, 2022)
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