Paul Bychok

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Paul Bychok is a veteran judge of the Nunavut Court of Justice, known for his 21 years of service in the region. He gained notable attention for delivering a groundbreaking ruling that criticized the leniency of sentences for child sexual abuse in Nunavut, emphasizing the need for justice that reflects the serious moral culpability of offenders. Bychok's decision in a recent case involving a repeat offender highlighted the systemic issues of domestic and sexual violence in the territory, advocating for the protection of vulnerable victims, particularly Indigenous women and girls, in the face of colonial legacies and judicial presumptions.