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Ruth M. DeMone and D. Shannon Farrell are receiving the highest honour in the field of law. “It is an honour to recognize Ruth and Shannon for the excellence they demonstrate in their careers and the significant contributions they have made to our Island communities. They are...

Island residents who have experienced sexual violence can share their personal experiences confidentially to help the Province continue its work to develop an adult sexual violence strategy. The Coordinated Response to Adult Sexual Violence Taskforce is conducting an ongoing...

Chief Coroner Dr. Terry Magennis confirms that an inquest will be held for the deaths of Danielle White and Olivia Rodd. Ms. White, 47, and Ms. Rodd, nine, died in July 2020. The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding these deaths. The jury may make recommendations...

Government is asking Islanders to submit their comments on potential upcoming changes to existing laws in PEI. As part of the Department of Justice and Public Safety’s mandate to continually modernize provincial legislation, consultation papers on the Notaries and Commissioners...

Islanders experiencing sexual violence can request the Third Option in Prince Edward Island. PEI’s Third Option service is an extension of the current Enhanced Emergency Sexual Assault Services. Survivors of sexual violence who present at an Island hospital emergency room can...

The Chief Coroner’s Office has completed their examination into the sudden death on February 26, 2021. The evidence previously collected suggested the accidental overdose was related to the consumption of a cannabis product laced with other illicit drugs. However autopsy results...

A new therapeutic family justice program will benefit Island families experiencing separation or divorce. New Ways for Families ® is an innovative program that empowers parents with skills and strategies to manage high conflict situations. The free pilot program is available to...

Islanders will have the opportunity to share their experiences and provide feedback on provincial police services. As part of government’s continuous improvement efforts, ADGA was selected through a competitive process to conduct a mid-point evaluation of the 2017 police review...

Island law enforcement officers can now use electronic ticketing technology for their day-to-day operations. Electronic ticketing, or e-tickets, allows the RCMP, Charlottetown, Kensington and Summerside Police Services to reduce data entry errors and time spent on roadside...