Domestic assault trials can go ahead, even if the victim recants

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Céline Dostaler
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Once a police investigation has begun after an allegation of domestic assault – whether an actual assault, mischief to property or a threat – the complainant’s wishes carry little weight, as officers are required to lay charges if they find evidence that a domestic assault has taken place.

I’ve had many cases where in the days, weeks or months after the alleged assault, the complainant says they were mistaken or perhaps over-reacted, and ask that the charges be dropped. To read more, click here.

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