Canadian Government Announces Changes to Criminal Code
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to strengthen the Criminal Code with new legislation, including "reverse-onus bail" and consecutive sentencing.
The proposed changes aim to target violent and repeat offenders, specifically those accused of serious crimes such as violent auto theft, breaking and entering, human trafficking, violent assault, and sexual assault.
- Introduction of "reverse-onus bail" for major crimes
- Consecutive sentencing to increase time behind bars for multiple crimes
- Harsher penalties for organized retail theft
- Restrictions on conditional sentences for certain sexual offences
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government plans to strengthen the Criminal Code with new legislation.
The government plans to table the legislation next week to amend the Criminal Code.
Author's summary: Canada to hire 1,000 RCMP personnel and amend Criminal Code.