OTTAWA — Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser says he is “open” to including the term “femicide” in the Criminal Code, which has long been called for by researchers and advocates looking to shine a spotlight on the issue of the killing of women and girls.&nbsp;

Fraser said he was exploring creating a "presumptive charge of first-degree murder," based on a killing motivated by hatred of women.{ai:summary}Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser expressed openness to adding the term "femicide" to the Criminal Code. This move responds to calls from researchers and advocates aiming to highlight the issue of violence against women and girls. #society

Canada's justice minister says he is 'open' to adding 'femicide' to the Criminal Code

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