Sexual Assault Victim Whistleblower Protection Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS16, “Sexual Assault Victim Whistleblower Protection Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-65-session-1.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Sexual Assault Victim Whistleblower Protection Act is currently at First Reading in the Nova Scotia assembly. This bill would provide protection to individuals who report sexual assault or misconduct within the justice system, allowing them to disclose information without fear of retaliation. It would also establish a process for investigating and addressing any wrongdoing. The bill's status changed on February 19, 2025.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Sexual Assault Victim Whistleblower Protection Act.
- 02The definitions in this Section apply in this Act.
- 03A protected individual is a person who reports or is suspected of reporting a sexual assault.
- 04A protected individual is entitled to protection from reprisal or retaliation by an employer.
- 05An employer must not take a reprisal or retaliation against a protected individual.
- 06A protected individual may apply to the Nova Scotia Labour Board for a remedy.
Vote roll
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