The group representing women's shelters across Nova Scotia is calling the jailing, restraint, and assault charge against a domestic violence complainant by Halifax Regional Police "absolutely appalling and a violation of human rights." The story came to light after surveillance video of her treatment in the lockup was given to her lawyer as disclosure on the assault charge. Verona Singer was head of Halifax Regional Police victim services. Singer ran the high-risk domestic violence program at Halifax Regional Police that monitors victims who are at risk of murder or serious injury. "The fact that she was high risk means that she has been in domestic violence that is incredibly traumatic and incredibly violent."

Source: CBC News November 22, 2020 10:00 UTC