Sentences with phrase «fleeing violent relationships»
The case, launched in April 2017, alleges that BC has a constitutional responsibility under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to ensure access to the justice system for women who are fleeing violent relationships or facing ongoing abuse from ex-spouses.
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«In many cases, women are fleeing from violence — from violent relationships, from family violence — and are unable to sort - of secure the assistance they need in order to navigate the system where they would be facing off against their ex-partner who has been abusive,» says Mangat, who says this could impact legal acts like getting a protection order.