Canada's House of Commons passes law criminalizing forced sterilization as aggravated assault
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Summary
The House of Commons in Canada has passed a law criminalizing forced or coerced sterilization. Under the new legislation, performing sterilization without legal consent is classified as aggravated assault, punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
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The law states that sterilization without legal consent constitutes aggravated assault, which carries a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison.
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