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Responding to an enormous public outcry against cyber-bullying in Canada, particularly caused by cases of deaths of Amanda Todd and Rehtaeh Parsons, the Nova Scotia government has vowed to introduce a new legislation aimed at providing the victims a chance to fight back. In a press statement released by the province’s justice minister on Wednesday, Minister Ross Landry revealed that a new Cyber-Safety Act is being introduced “to protect victims and hold cyberbullies accountable for their actions.” It was highlighted that the victims of cyber-bullying will be allowed to sue their bullies, or their parents.
The press statement elucidated that “too many young people and their families are being hurt by cyber-bullies.” Minister Landry alleged that “I committed to families that the province would work with them to better protect our children and young people. Court orders, and the ability to sue, are more tools that help put a stop to this destructive behaviour.” He stressed that youngsters should “think before you text.”
The legislation would allow province to form a new “CyberSCAN” unit, consisting of five officers that will specialize in investigating all sort of complaints of cyber-bullying. Additionally, the press release admitted that these changes were largely motivated by the death of Rehtaeh Parsons. The press release further explained that “the province has also committed to an independent review by out-of-province experts into the Public Prosecutions Service and police actions in the Rehtaeh Parsons case. The review will begin after the criminal investigation is complete.”
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