Canadian Government Announces Plans to Strengthen Criminal Code
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to introduce new legislation to amend the Criminal Code, targeting violent and repeat offenders.
- Introduction of "reverse-onus bail" for major crimes
- Consecutive sentencing for multiple crimes
- Harsher penalties for organized retail theft
- Restrictions on conditional sentences for certain sexual offences
Legislation aims to target those accused of serious crimes like violent auto theft, breaking and entering, human trafficking, violent assault and sexual assault.
The government plans to table the legislation next week and also promises to hire 1,000 RCMP personnel Canada-wide.
Author's summary: Canada to reform Criminal Code and hire more RCMP personnel.
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