Saskatchewan Law Allows Victims of Drug Trafficking to Sue Traffickers
A new Saskatchewan law allows people harmed by illegal drug trafficking, including those affected by addiction, to sue drug traffickers for damages in civil court. Under the Response to Illicit Drugs Act, which came into effect on June 1, individuals harmed by illicit drug activity can bring civil actions to recover damages from people who produce, traffic, import, or export highly addictive drugs, the province said in a June 1 news release.
Saskatchewan Law Allows Victims of Drug Trafficking to Sue Traffickers Saskatchewan has enacted the Response to Illicit Drugs Act, allowing individuals harmed by illegal drug trafficking, including those affected by addiction, to sue traffickers for damages. This new law, effective June 1, enables civil actions to recover losses from those involved in the production, trafficking, import, or export of highly addictive drugs. Saskatchewan’s Justice Minister stated the act ensures significant consequences for those profiting from trafficking deadly substances.
- Saskatchewan’s Response to Illicit Drugs Act allows victims of illegal drug trafficking to sue traffickers.
- The law came into effect on June 1.
- Individuals harmed by illicit drug activity can recover damages from those who produce, traffic, import, or export highly addictive drugs.
- The government aims to impose meaningful consequences on those who profit from trafficking deadly substances.
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