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‘The name is femicide’: Why some want term added to Canada’s Criminal Code | Globalnews.ca

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The term femicide is generally described as the killing of a female because of their gender.

Advocates say it is important to name it, and the name is femicide.

The Ottawa Police Service is the first force to use the term in its policing.

London Police Services Board is pushing for the term to be added to the Criminal Code .

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