Lydia’s Law (Accountability and Transparency in the Handling of Sexual Assault Cases), 2026
Sponsored by Fife, Catherine, Kernaghan, Terence, Mamakwa, Sol, Vanthof, John · Second Reading Vote
- Creates Lydia's Law focused on accountability in handling sexual assault cases
- Requires the Attorney General to publish a yearly progress report on implementing 2019 Auditor General recommendations
- Progress report must go to the Assembly by March 1 each year and online within 10 days
- Standing Committee on Justice Policy must set up a working group to review each progress report
- Attorney General must review efficiency of the Victim Quick Response Program and report within one year
- Police services must tell sexual assault complainants aged 16 or older about the Independent Legal Advice Program
- Removes time limits on regulatory bodies' funding for mental health support for alleged sexual abuse victims