Marie Corbett, a retired superior court judge from Canada, has an illustrious career advocating for justice and women's rights. Her work has been recognized in various ways, but an unexpected and unique recognition came in 1993 when she was featured in Playboy magazine's Forum section.
In an era when Playboy was known not only for its pictorials but also for its in-depth articles and opinion pieces, the Forum section served as a platform for discussing significant social and political issues. Marie Corbett's inclusion in this section highlighted her contributions to law reform and human rights.
As stated:
ONTARIO: A court judge has declared unconstitutional a Canadian law that makes consensual anal intercourse by or with persons aged 14 to 18 punishable by up to ten years in prison. Observing that it does not involve risk of pregnancy (which might otherwise have been a factor), Madam Justice Marie Corbett said she saw "no evidence indicating any harmful effect on the public generally or the individual."
This feature remains a notable moment in Corbett's career, reminding us of the varied ways in which her impactful work can be acknowledged and celebrated.
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