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NEW YORK STATE SENATOR SEEKS TO OVERTURN LAW
The National post on June 21, 2005, carried Steven Edwards report from New York that city police are shelving more than 800 rape investigations because of an "outdated" law providing only a five year window for prosecuting sexual assault crimes.
Over the years this has allowed thousands of rapists to escape justice by beating the clock.
Every year thousands of Canadians including widows and seniors are suffering financial assault crimes when widespread investment industry wrongdoing robs them of their savings.
Most provinces have recently reduced the limitation period from six years to two years for civil actions. Most victims are unable to react in such a short time frame. This will mean that financial predators will escape justice by beating the clock and victims of white collar crime will be statute barred from taking legal action.
Where were the regulators and agencies that provide investor protection when this erosion of Canadian rights was being legislated.
Who is responsible for this irresponsible legislation.
Who will champion the need to eliminate limitation periods for white collar crime that robs widows and seniors of their life savings?
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