Tag: Mandatory Minimums
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Canada’s Supreme Court Challenges Mandatory-Minimum Sentences in Child-Pornography Case
Overview: A Divisive ruling with far-reaching implications The Supreme Court of Canada delivered a landmark decision on Oct. 31 that questions the traditional use of mandatory-minimum sentences in child-pornography cases. In a narrow 5-4 vote, the justices challenged the automatic imposition of stiff prison terms for certain offenses, arguing that mandatory minimums may not always…
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Canada’s Supreme Court Stirs debate by ruling against mandatory minimums in child-porn case
Overview of the ruling The Supreme Court of Canada issued a controversial 5-4 decision on October 31 that struck down mandatory minimum jail sentences for certain child-pornography offenses. The ruling challenges the long-standing practice of imposing fixed minimum terms in response to serious sexual crimes against children, arguing that such mandates may not always align…
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Canada’s Supreme Court Revisits Mandatory Minimums in Child-Pornography Case
Overview of the ruling The Supreme Court of Canada issued a landmark 5-4 ruling on October 31, challenging the use of mandatory minimum jail sentences for certain child-pornography offences. The decision, while narrow in scope, signals a judicial push to scrutinize how parliament can structure punishments for sexual crimes against children. The court held that…