Supreme Court Says Expanded Rape Shield Laws Are Constitutional

Justices of the Supreme Court pose for a photo sitting in the Supreme Court following a welcoming ceremony, October 28, 2021 in Ottawa. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld expansions to Canada’s rape shield laws made by the Liberals four years ago.

In a 6-3 ruling today, the court says the expanded rules to further prevent a sexual assault complainant’s past from being used against them in a trial are “constitutional in their entirety.”