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The federal government is all set to soon announce a newly drafted legislation on Wednesday, which is aimed at making it an offensive crime to distribute intimate images of someone without their consent. Justice Minister, Peter MacKay, and Public Safety Minister, Steven Blaney, are anticipated to make the announcement outlining details of the legislation on Wednesday afternoon. Cyberbullying, especially misuse of intimate photos, was found to be a major issue that attracted noticeable attention across the country last year.
The popular case of Rehtaeh Parsons in Nova Scotia was largely followed, where the teen was mocked cruelly after photos of her being allegedly sexually assaulted were distribute among peers. After the 17-year-old committed suicide this spring, police refrained from laying any charges until in August when two teens were finally charged with creating and distributing child pornography. Whereas, another high profile case of Amanda Todd that took place in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, which was also highly followed over last year. The teen committed suicide in October 2012 after being blackmailed for years by an unknown person who had convinced her to expose herself on a webcam. She was being threatened that her photos will be distributed online.
Several provinces have individually brought about a patchwork of legislation to counter, circumvent and prevent cyberbullying. At that time, MacKay made a promise that the federal government will also bring in changes to the Criminal Code. Apart from that, Prime Minister Stephen Harper also hinted in spring that the government is creating a cyberbullying law.
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