Nova Scotia's premier says the jailing of a domestic violence complainant by Halifax Regional Police was "completely unacceptable" and is a sign that the justice system must be more "compassionate and understanding" when addressing domestic violence. "[This situation] shows the lack of understanding by so many people of the terror of this terrible, terrible crime," Premier Stephen McNeil said Thursday. What happened at the Halifax Regional Police lockup was captured on video and shared with CBC News. "... We need a different understanding of domestic violence and we need a different response and we all have to work toward a different outcome." Justice Minister Mark Furey says Winter is being retraumatized and he would like to review the situation.

Source: CBC News November 12, 2020 19:07 UTC