US EditionN.S. opposes Supreme Court ruling to strike minimum sentences for child porn possession
Nova Scotia officials say the ruling weakens protections for victims of child exploitation despite Statistics Canada reporting over 45,000 online child pornography incidents since 2014.
- Nova Scotia's Attorney General and Justice Minister Scott Armstrong opposed the Supreme Court of Canada's decision to strike down mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography possession, stating it was unconstitutional under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
- Armstrong plans to discuss the province's concerns with his federal counterpart, Sean Fraser, highlighting the ruling's implications on justice.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized the ruling, urging reconsideration and emphasizing the harm caused by the sexual exploitation of children.
- Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stated that he would restore mandatory minimum sentences if elected.
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N.S. opposes Supreme Court ruling to strike minimum sentences for child porn possession
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N.S. opposes court ruling striking down minimum sentences for child pornography
Nova Scotia’s attorney general and justice minister issued a statement Saturday opposing the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision to strike down mandatory minimum jail sentences for accessing or possessing child pornography.
Doug Ford opposes the Supreme Court's decision against mandatory minimum sentences for access to or possession of child pornography.
Court sentenced 73-year-old man to 18 months in prison for possession of 425 paedopornographic images.
Minister’s statement on Supreme Court of Canada decision » The Laker News
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Scott Armstrong, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, in response to the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences on Friday, Oct. 31. “Friday’s decision by the Supreme Court of Canada to strike down mandatory minimum sentences for those convicted of child pornography offences is deeply troubling. “Nova Scotians should be able to exp…
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canadafrancais.comThe Nova Scotia Minister of Justice said he was "very concerned" about the Federal Supreme Court's decision to invalidate mandatory minimum sentences for access to or possession of child pornography.
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