VICTORIA — Offenders in British Columbia convicted of serious Criminal Code offences will no longer be permitted to legally change their names under legislation introduced today.

Health Minister Adrian Dix says the proposed law would amend the province’s Name Act to ensure people convicted of dangerous offences can’t change their name.

The legislation is aimed at preventing criminals convicted of causing serious harm to others from evading accountability and consequences{ai:summary}<p>In Victoria, criminals can't hide behind new names anymore. Law introduced to prevent serious offenders from changing their identity. #crime</p>

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