Consent Law Justice Project

Efforts being made to address drug facilitated sexual assault in the criminal code based on recent date rape drug acquittal: Case R. V. Edward Ekiyor

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There was enough compelling evidence that the court system charged him with drugging, kidnapping and sexual assault. Also pleading guilty to hitting a cop, causing serious injuries, all within 4 years.

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@OlimpiTbilisi Why would you support someone who’s ethics and morals are an issue, having multiple criminal offences. The verdict given in the Edward Ekiyor case was problematic. https://t.co/QBhbraTPTo

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@NotWatsonClub1 @michele__ann @Flexbball They need to learn how the legal system works. Prosecutors only take cases to trial that they believe they can get a conviction. Saying he wasn’t convicted isn’t an excuse. He’s just another Brock Turner that got off because of his athletics. This case went to trial for a reason.

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@sharon_zehr @maureensmith232 In 2021 it’s completely disturbing how many gaps and grey areas in the law there are for an accused person to get away with such a crime. Justice Trevor Browns decision demonstrates how a man can basically get away with anything.

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Students, advocates & community members gathered in solidarity to express outrage over the Edward ‘Eddie’ Ekiyor date rape drug acquittal. We stand with survivors and demand change. #AppealEdwardEkiyor #GHBisNotConsent #BelieveSurvivors #WeDeservetoFeelSafe

[WomenatthecentrE @WomenatcentrE]

Appeal for Edward 'Eddie' Ekiyor's Case & Call for Improved Training on GBV for Judges - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/YSXDUfvQEn via @CdnChange

[Ottawa Victim Services @OVS_SVO]

GHB is not consent. When someone is drugged, they do not have capacity to provide enthusiastic and ongoing consent. OVS staff present today in support of protest in the R v Ekiyor acquittal. @ Ottawa City Hall https://t.co/vtZbXs6Xia

[CRCVC @CRCVC]

Just posted a photo @ Ontario Provincial Courthouse, Ottawa, ON https://t.co/yNBhaGurN4

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@XanderAWright @ctvottawa If this is an area of the law that is too grey, then in 2021 it is time that drug facilitated sexual assault is addressed in the law.

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This is by no means the end of our efforts in the R. v. Edward ‘Eddie’ Ekiyor case! Thank you @ctvottawa for covering this!

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@XanderAWright @ctvottawa Thanks for your question! The Attorney General still has the power to step in, which is who we are calling on. He has the ability to ensure this is not a precedent now set for future cases in the criminal code.

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@douglasdowney @fordnation @JaneMcKennaON @JustinTrudeau @theJagmeetSingh @JillDunlop1 @AndreaHorwath @MarciIen

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How heartwarming it was to see students, survivors, advocates & community members gather in solidarity. One woman isn’t enough. It takes an entire community ❤️Thank you so much to everyone who came today, and to everyone who helped spread awareness #AppealEkiyor #GHBisNotConsent

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Thank you so much for everyone’s support! We really look forward to seeing you there today. We’re gathering at 161 Elgin St (Ontario Provincial Courthouse) outside the main entrance on Elgin at 1:30 pm. #StandinginSolidarity

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(TW) She doesn’t remember due to the effects of a date rape drug should not be a defence. We’ve put together a few key messages should you wish to bring a sign! #WeDeservetoFeelSafe #WeBelieveYou #ProtectWomen

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Join us today at 1:30 pm at 161 Elgin St, Ottawa (Ontario Provincial Courthouse) in the front entrance to stand in solidarity and demand change for what the R. v. Edward Ekiyor decision means for women. #BelieveSurvivors #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #16DaysofActivism #MeToo

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Tomorrow at 1:30 pm at 161 Elgin st (Ontario Provincial Courthouse) we are standing in solidarity with survivors and demanding change. #Ottawa #BelieveSurvivors #16DaysofActivism #WeDeservetoFeelSafe #womeninsolidarity

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Carleton University students join activists in protesting to appeal the R. v. Edward Ekiyor Case. #16DaysofActivism #16Days #WeDeservetoFeelSafe #BelieveSurvivors