Strengthening the Criminal Code
Prime Minister Mark Carney 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
- Sexual assault
The legislation will include introducing a "reverse-onus bail" for major crimes, allowing consecutive sentencing, imposing harsher penalties for organized retail theft and restricting conditional sentences for a number of sexual offences.
The Prime Minister's Office stated that the government plans to table the legislation next week to amend the Criminal Code.
Additionally, the government promises to hire 1,000 RCMP personnel Canada-wide.
Author's summary: Canada to strengthen Criminal Code with new legislation.