SELECTED CASE LAW

Quebec:

2018 QCCQ 80

In 2018 QCCQ 80, the accused, Mr. R, used his cell phone to observe his teenage stepdaughters while they used the bathroom and showered. The eldest daughter was observed on four different occasions and later informed her mother about his behaviour. The youngest daughter was observed on two different occasions but she was not aware she was being observed. The accused claimed he did not take any photographs and took only one video.

He was convicted of voyeurism and given a conditional discharge, as well as two years of probation.

Criminal Offence(s): Voyeurism