Strengthening the Criminal Code
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to introduce new legislation to amend the Criminal Code, targeting violent and repeat offenders.
The proposed changes include "reverse-onus bail" for major crimes and consecutive sentencing, allowing for longer prison terms for multiple crimes.
- Introducing "reverse-onus bail" for major crimes
- Allowing consecutive sentencing for multiple crimes
- Imposing harsher penalties for organized retail theft
- Restricting conditional sentences for certain sexual offences
The government plans to table the legislation next week to amend the Criminal Code for crimes committed by violent and repeat offenders.
The changes aim to target those accused of serious crimes like violent auto theft, breaking and entering, human trafficking, violent assault, and sexual assault.
Author's summary: Canada to strengthen Criminal Code with new legislation.