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Judge who told complainant to 'keep your knees together' resigns
Source: BBC
Judge who told complainant to 'keep your knees together' resigns
9 March 2017 US & Canada
A Canadian judge who asked a sexual assault complainant why she could not "keep your knees together" is resigning.
Alberta Federal Court Justice Robin Camp's decision came after a scathing Canadian Judicial Council review called for his removal.
The review concluded he acted in a manner that seriously undermined public confidence in the judiciary.
The federal justice minister has accepted his resignation.
Mr Camp's comments made during a 2014 rape trial sparked outrage and drew sharp criticism from sexual assault victims and their advocates.
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9 March 2017 US & Canada
A Canadian judge who asked a sexual assault complainant why she could not "keep your knees together" is resigning.
Alberta Federal Court Justice Robin Camp's decision came after a scathing Canadian Judicial Council review called for his removal.
The review concluded he acted in a manner that seriously undermined public confidence in the judiciary.
The federal justice minister has accepted his resignation.
Mr Camp's comments made during a 2014 rape trial sparked outrage and drew sharp criticism from sexual assault victims and their advocates.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-39224844
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