Halifax Regional Police to post some of its policies online
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Martha Paynter applauds the move. The advocate with Women's Wellness Within, a non-profit group that supports pregnant women and trans individuals in prison, has been pushing to have Halifax's arrest policies changed when it comes to women who are breastfeeding.
‘It's been four years and there's still no clarity,’ said Paynter during a presentation to the commission. ‘We can't comment because the policies are withheld from the public.’
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