Canada's Justice Minister Defends New Bill on Mandatory Minimums
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Canadas Justice Minister Sean Fraser defends Bill C-16, which adds flexibility to mandatory minimum sentences for serious crimes. The bill allows judges to make exceptions in narrow circumstances, covering about sixty offences while upholding core penalties. Fraser rejects using the notwithstanding clause, opting for a permanent safeguard that forces courts to justify deviations and allows appeals. Opposition Conservatives and premiers criticize the change, while legal experts praise it as a smart move to calm debate and prevent court challenges. The bill exempts life sentences but may still face tests in complex cases. Heated parliamentary debates are expected.
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