Bill 47 explained in plain English
Victims of Crime Awareness Week Act, 2010
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This Act proclaims the third week of April annually as Victims of Crime Awareness Week in Ontario.
This Ontario bill, the Victims of Crime Awareness Week Act, 2010, proclaims the third week of April each year as "Victims of Crime Awareness Week". The Act also recognizes the importance of treating victims of crime with dignity and respect, acknowledging the impact of crime, paying tribute to victims and those lost to crime, and recognizing the work of those who support victims.
- It proclaims the third week of April in each year as Victims of Crime Awareness Week.
- It states that this week is for the commemoration of victims of crime.
- It acknowledges the dignity and respect owed to victims of crime.
- It recognizes the impact of crime on victims, families, and friends.
- It pays tribute to victims and those lost as a result of crime.
- It acknowledges the work of individuals who support victims of crime.
- It aims to raise awareness of victims' rights.
- Victims of crime
- Families and friends of victims of crime
- Individuals and organizations that support victims of crime
- The public in Ontario
- The Act establishes Victims of Crime Awareness Week as a week of commemoration for victims of crime.
- The preamble recognizes that victims deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
- The preamble aims to raise awareness of victims' rights.
- The Act came into force on the day it received Royal Assent.
- Victims of Crime Awareness Week is proclaimed for the third week of April each year.
- The bill proclaims a week of commemoration and does not establish any specific programs, services, or funding related to victims of crime.
- The bill's preamble states it is desirable for Ontario to recognize the week, mirroring a federal initiative, but does not create new provincial programs or obligations beyond the proclamation itself.
The Act came into force on the day it received Royal Assent.
Source: Section 2
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