9 years ago
New law to create life sentences without parole
The Conservative government will introduce life without parole for some killers, in what would be the biggest change to the Criminal Code since the abolition of capital punishment in 1976. Prime Minister Stephen Harper said that, because of constitutional concerns, those sentenced to life without parole would have the right to petition the public safety minister, but not before 35 years have elapsed.
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