N.L. judge imposing banishment in IPV case signals ‘frustration’ with system, says advocate
· elizabeth whitten
AI Briefing
- • Judge imposes banishment on man with intimate partner violence history in Newfoundland case.
- • Advocate praises ruling as "frustration" with system for not taking IPV seriously enough.
- • Effectiveness of banishment remains to be seen, as only time will tell if it works.
Context
A provincial court judge has imposed a ban on a man with a history of intimate partner violence, prohibiting him from entering two communities on Newfoundland's west coast. The judge's decision is seen as a unique approach to addressing the issue.
The advocate views the judge's decision as a sign of frustration with the system, and its effectiveness remains to be seen.
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