Mandatory Minimum Penalties
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Senate urged to pass bill that would axe mandatory minimums for drug offensesTwenty mandatory minimum penalties would be removed from the Criminal Code if the legislation passes, Justice Minister David Lametti said.CanadaSep 21, 2022
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Cut down on court delays in Canadian justice system by supporting victims of crime: ombudsmanThe need to improve the criminal justice system has been given an increased sense of urgency since last summer.CanadaNov 7, 2017
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Aboriginal Legal Services launches charter challenge on mandatory minimum sentenceThe Liberals have promised legislative changes to mandatory minimum penalties.CanadaSep 14, 2017
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Ottawa asking Canadians to weigh in on sentencing reformThe Justice Department wants to know what Canadians think of changing some of the former Conservative government's controversial tough-on-crime sentencing legacy, including mandatory minimum penalties.CanadaAug 17, 2017
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