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The charge of sexual assault is often misunderstood. That is not surprising, as it has a very broad application in Canadian law. According to s. 271 of the Criminal Code, sexual assault is any touching of another person without their consent, leading to the sexual integrity of that person being violated. That could include unwanted kissing or groping. To read more, click here.
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