Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (increasing parole ineligibility)
This enactment amends the Criminal Code to provide that a person convicted of the abduction, sexual assault and murder of the same victim in respect of the same event or series of events is to be sentenced to imprisonment for life without eligibility for parole until the person has served a sentence of between twenty-five and forty years, as determined by the presiding judge after considering the recommendation, if any, of the jury.
Bill C-235, also known as the Respecting Families of Murdered and Brutalized Persons Act, increases the minimum time before parole eligibility for individuals convicted of the abduction, sexual assault, and murder of the same victim in the same event or series of events. The bill aims to impose a mandatory life sentence with a minimum parole ineligibility period of 25 years, which a judge can extend up to 40 years based on jury recommendations and other factors.
This legislation specifically affects those convicted of severe, multi-faceted crimes against a single victim. It also provides avenues for appeal for both the convicted individual regarding the parole ineligibility period and for the Attorney General to appeal the length of that period or the decision not to impose an extended period.
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Votes
Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | No | 0% | 100% |
| Conservative | No | 0% | 100% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |