Community Legal Information releases guide on intimate images protection in P.E.I.
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CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Group Authorized Info in P.E.I. has launched a brand new information on what to do if somebody shares one other individual’s intimate pictures.
The information outlines authorized choices underneath the Intimate Photographs Safety Act for many who have had their intimate pictures shared with out their consent or those that have been threatened.
It’s out there in English, French, Arabic and simplified Chinese language and supplies steerage on beginning civil motion within the Supreme Courtroom of P.E.I.
The Rise program, a venture of Group Authorized Info, is offered to assist P.E.I. residents with questions concerning intimate pictures being shared with out consent.
“The Intimate Photographs Safety Act is new, and plenty of Island residents is probably not acquainted with it,” mentioned government director Ellen Mullaly.
“This information provides plain language authorized details about the brand new act and connects readers with different vital group sources.”
Malak Nassar, Group Authorized Info’s publications supervisor, additionally collaborated with a number of group companions and reviewers to develop the useful resource.
“I hope this useful resource helps demystify the justice system and helps individuals who face gender-based violence and on-line harassment,” mentioned Nassar.
Residents can obtain the publication or discover extra data online.
