Bill C-235 — Loi modifiant le Code criminel (prolongation du délai préalable à la libération conditionnelle)
Loi sur le respect dû aux familles des personnes assassinées
This proposed law, put forward by Jeff Kibble, aims to change the Criminal Code. It focuses on how long someone must stay in prison before they can ask for parole. Parole is when a prisoner is released early, under supervision. The proposed law would make some criminals wait longer before they can apply for parole. This would apply to people convicted of very serious crimes. Specifically, this proposed law would affect people who commit terrible crimes. It would also affect the families of victims. If passed, some offenders would spend more time in prison. This could give victims' families a greater sense of justice. It may also make some people feel safer. This proposed law matters because it changes the justice system. It changes how we deal with serious crimes. It also shows a focus on the rights and feelings of victims and their families. The proposed law is currently being discussed in the House of Commons.
I want to change the rules for parole for those who commit terrible crimes like abduction, sexual assault, and murder. My bill would let judges make these criminals wait longer before they can ask for parole, up to 40 years. This will help protect the families of victims from having to relive the awful things that happened to their loved ones.
I think this bill has a good goal: to help victims of terrible crimes. But to make it a strong law that lasts, we need to change it. I suggest three changes to make sure it follows the rules and helps families in the best way.
I respect the intent of the bill, which aims to protect families from the pain of parole hearings. However, I think the bill is not realistic or constitutional because the Supreme Court has ruled against extending parole ineligibility in a similar case, and the bill's sponsor isn't willing to use the tools needed to make it valid, so I will vote against it.
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Inscription gratuite — 30 sCe projet de loi vise à augmenter la période d'inadmissibilité à la libération conditionnelle pour les personnes reconnues coupables de certains crimes violents combinés à un meurtre. Cependant, il laisse une grande discrétion aux juges pour déterminer la période exacte d'inadmissibilité, ce qui pourrait entraîner des inégalités.
Things to Watch For
- On ne sait pas si ce projet de loi aura un impact significatif sur la criminalité.
- Les coûts supplémentaires pour le système correctionnel ne sont pas clairs.
- L'impact sur les populations autochtones, souvent surreprésentées dans le système de justice, n'est pas abordé.
- Il n'y a pas de garantie que les recommandations du jury seront suivies par le juge.
- Les critères précis pour déterminer si un juge est « incapable » de rendre une ordonnance ne sont pas définis.
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How likely this proposed law is to be approved
C'est un projet de loi d'initiative parlementaire, donc moins de chances d'être adopté qu'un projet de loi du gouvernement. Il est en cours d'examen en comité, ce qui est une bonne étape, mais son adoption reste incertaine.
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